Management

When Government Competes Against the Private Sector, Everybody Wins

If civil servants are pitted against businesses they become more innovative, and secure most of the contracts put out for bid.

Management

IRS Reaches Out to Taxpayers Who Left $1 Billion on the Table

The window for 1.1 million individuals eligible for 2011 refunds closes April 15.

Management

What Do Data Analytics Have to Do With the Way You Play the Game?

The answer might surprise federal program managers.

Management

VA Review Finds Culture of Fear Among Staff in ‘Candy Land’

Initial findings of investigation show Wisconsin facility overprescribed pain pills to vets.

Management

Justice Department Isn't Tracking All Sex Offenders in Witness Protection

Inspector general raises ‘significant concerns’ about public safety risks.

Management

Clinton’s Email Upstaged Her Big Speech on Women’s Rights

In the speech, Clinton described women’s equality as “the great unfinished business of the 21st century.”

Management

The Best or Worst: Government Has a Choice

Managing people, not systems, makes the difference.

Management

The Power of 'Good Enough'

How settling can make people happier and more satisfied than gunning for "the best"

Management

White House Makes Push for a More Diverse, Inclusive Federal Workforce

New interagency council is part of a wide-ranging effort to make government a model for other industries.

Oversight

Senator Seeks Answers on Use of Private Email by Special Government Employees

At State Department, Hillary Clinton communicated with aides still in private sector.

Management

Lynch Nomination Headed for Senate Floor Next Week

Pick to succeed Eric Holder has drawn plenty of GOP critics.

Tech

Hillary Clinton, Taking Questions About Her Email, Says She 'Opted for Convenience'

Now that everyone else has, the former secretary of State weighed in Tuesday on the news surrounding her email use at the State Department.

Management

How Public-Private Partnerships Can Pave Career Paths for Veterans

Businesses could play a big role in the transition to civilian jobs.

Management

The CIA Is Trying to Hack Your iPhone

New Snowden documents reveal a decade-long CIA push to break Apple’s encryption protections.

Management

The Newest Productivity Hack: Meditation

Is teaching mindfulness in the workplace good for business?

Tech

Which Agencies Are Best At Responding to FOIA Requests?

USDA and Social Security are the most responsive; State and HHS, the least, nonprofit finds.

Management

Wikipedia Is Suing the National Security Agency

The lawsuit argues that the NSA's collection of Internet communications can often open U.S. data to warrantless access

Management

How the Government Plans to Revamp USAJOBS and Make Federal Service 'Hip'

OPM rolls out plan to simplify federal hiring, increase data usage and recruit minority millennials.

Management

Obamacare’s Price Tag Just Went Down, According to CBO

The federal government is expected to spend $200 billion less on insurance subsidies.

Management

Obama and Hillary Clinton Emailed Each Other

This is the latest White House response to questions about the former secretary of State's email practices while on the job.