Management
How to Manage Up Without Ever Leaving Your Cubicle
You don't need direct reports to be a leader, just follow these four simple steps.
Management
Transparency Advocates Launch Sunshine Week with Mixed Reviews for Obama
FOIA process critics rank agencies on their public posting of documents.
Nextgov
DISA Drops $1.6B Contract after Controversy
The cancellation comes as several companies protested the award in February.
Nextgov
Customer Experience in a Dead Zone
On March 24, Government Executive and Nextgov will host an event to discuss the future of customer experience in the government space
Management
People Who Use Firefox or Chrome Are Better Employees
Yet another reason to shun Microsoft's Internet Explorer.
Management
Treasury Taps Federal Pensions as Uncle Sam Hits Debt Ceiling
Federal employees and retirees are not affected by the action, but things could get dicey if the government exhausts its wiggle room and runs out of cash in the fall.
Route Fifty
Why the Justice Department Chose These 6 Cities for Its Police-Community Relations Pilot
The government hopes they can serve as a blueprint for others across the country.
Management
The Casual Workplace is Making Sexual Harassment Harder to Identify
Our departure from a Mad Men-style office culture hasn't eradicated sexual harassment, it's just made it more difficult to spot.
Management
How to Turn Government Debt into an Asset
Cash-strapped agencies can extract revenue from uncollected fines and fees.
Management
A Campaign to Get a Woman on the $20 Bill is Gaining Traction
A change is coming, whether the patriarchy likes it or not.
Management
George Washington Was the Last President to Face an All-out Foreign Policy Uprising
Jefferson called him a traitor and Paine wished him dead.
Management
America Has Another Ebola Patient
A healthcare volunteer in Sierra Leone has been flown to Maryland for treatment after contracting the virus.
Management
Will Smart Robots Take Your Job?
Five ways to strengthen the skill set that could save your career.
Management
VA Manager Involved in $4M Deal That Benefited Relatives
Official created a conflict of interest when she didn’t recuse herself from project to build new N.C. facility.
Management
A Timeline of Secret Service Scandals
From apparent drunk-driving to prostitution to sloppy investigations and advance work, the once-proud agency has had a rough four years.
Management
Why Agencies Often Resist Shared Services
Better data on cost-effectiveness and clearer transition guidelines would make arrangement more attractive, report finds.
Management
What Does It Really Take to Get Things Done?
Finally, research shows why cross-functional collaboration is so important.
Management
The Myth About Bill Clinton's Emails
The former president says he only ever sent two electronic missives. Yeah, right.
Management
Even CBO Is Stumped on the Size of the Contractor Workforce
Federal agencies spent $500 billion procuring products and services in 2012.
Management