Management
When Fatigue Boosts Creativity
Most of the time, we do better on tasks when we're most awake. But some problems require a mind that's just a bit tired—or otherwise impaired.
Management
Amazon Gets Approval for Experimental Drones
The FAA just granted limited approval for Amazon to test drones for research and development.
Management
Americans Think Feds Are Doing More Harm Than Good for Local Cops
Survey finds voters -- especially Republicans -- do not think the federal government is helping community police forces.
Management
Obama Orders Agencies to Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions Significantly
Agencies must reduce emissions by 40 percent within the next decade, and increase their use of renewable energy.
Management
10 Ways to Lead Bigger
The next step is to play a larger role in the broader organization.
Management
Agencies Could Do More to Convert Properties to Aid Homeless
Defense Department and HUD fail to adequately track parcels, GAO finds.
Management
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Calls for Chemical Safety Board Firings
House Oversight’s letter to Obama cites misleading testimony, mismanagement, private emails.
Management
Email Compliance Will Be a Tall Order Without More Resources
Federal records managers lack the authority and tools to meet digital requirements.
Management
Ebola Discussion Moves to How to Prevent the Next Epidemic
Global leaders will need to build a network that can detect and contain outbreaks before they kill thousands.
Management
Court: NSA Spying May Continue Even If Congress Lets Authority Expire
The Obama administration could continue collecting American phone records absent lawmaker approval.
Route Fifty
GOP Voters Back Obamacare Fix. GOP Governors, Not So Much.
A poll finds widespread support for restoring the Affordable Care Act's insurance subsidies if the Supreme Court invalidates them.
Management
Government That Works: Making It Safe to Report Bad Results
The failure to meet targets is a golden opportunity.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Go After Federal Retirement Benefits, Too
Chamber’s budget blueprint calls for $170 billion in savings through the federal workforce to make government employment resemble the private sector.
Management
IRS Won’t Have to Furlough Employees After All, Commissioner Says
Koskinen tells appropriators a budget hike is needed to preserve taxpayer compliance.
Management
Agencies Will Cut 100 Million Hours of Paperwork, White House Says
Effort to curb burdensome or outdated regulations may not satisfy GOP critics.
Management
Learning From Mistakes Can Catapult Your Career
Six ways to diagnose the problem and fix it for good.
Management
What is a Stakeholder? 6 Things You Should Know
The goal is not to make everyone happy, but to succeed.
Management
Getting the Living Off Social Security’s Deceased List May Take Legislation
Alabama woman testifies on being reduced to poverty after erroneous designation.
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