Management
Spying on Feds, Putting IRS Agents at the Border and Other Ideas From Presidential Hopefuls
A roundup of proposals from the campaign trail for reforming the federal workforce.
Management
Senators Offer Plan to Streamline Program Management
Ernst and Heitkamp would import private-sector accountability practices.
Management
The Key Factor Almost Every Hiring Manager Overlooks
Beware of the person who cares about the title.
Management
Obama Takes in the Congressional Baseball Game
The president is taking no chances in his lobbying effort before Friday's vote. Also, he met the racing presidents.
Management
Contractors Want Guidance from Feds on OPM Hack
It’s like waiting to find the black box after an airline crash, one industry representative says.
Management
The Enduring Sexism in Science
Nobel Laureate Tim Hunt resigned over inappropriate comments, but such blatant instances of bias are only the most publicized examples of a more pervasive problem.
Defense
Why Credit Monitoring Fails to Address the Real Threat Facing Hacked Feds
State-sponsored breach was probably never about financial information, experts say.
Oversight
OPM Hacking Deals Yet Another Blow to Federal Morale
Employees are upset at the way OPM handled the breach, but private sector cybersecurity is not much better, contractors note.
Management
Rule #1: Policy Design Starts With Operational Capacity
What happens when policy wonks make implementation someone else's problem.
Management
On His European Tour, Jeb Bush Shakes Fist at Putin
Bush is taking a different tack on his presidential rite of passage in Europe than his GOP rivals: he’s talking.
Management
The Price of Reading Hillary Clinton's Emails
Twelve State Department employees are working full-time to vet thousands of messages, but that's just part of a process that could cost more than $1 million.
Management
Our Sleeping Habits Are Filling Our Brains With Neurotoxins
One more reason to put away the phone and just get a good night's sleep, already.
Tech
Warner Pushes for DATA Act Follow-Through
Former governor and tech executive says he’s pleased with agency progress on implementation.
Defense
Secret Service Places Dozens of Uncleared Agents at Sensitive Posts
Expedited hiring efforts caused embattled agency to ignore security protocols.
Management
4 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Procurement
The pressure is on to collaborate across government to address common needs and gaps.
Management
Burwell: Obama is Not Impressed With GOP’s Obamacare Fix Proposals
“The president has said he will not sign something that repeals the act,” HHS chief says.
Management
Learn the Art of Live Tweeting
Start a Twitter chat during an event to boost your credibility and collaborate.
Management
Agency Deputies: We Get No Credit for Successes, and All the Blame for Failures
First-ever survey of chief operating officers calls for clarity in roles, cross-agency management.
Management
Republicans Refine Their Favorite Anti-Obamacare Talking Points
Will the war of words over the Affordable Care Act ever end?
Management