Management
Barack Obama Had a Really Terrible Year
ISIS, Ferguson, the Senate, Ukraine, Ebola, border kids. Really, this was a pretty awful sixth year for the president. Not that he's acting like it.
Management
Two GSA Managers Fired in Conference Scandal Reinstated With 30 Months of Back Pay
MSPB upholds decision that they were too far removed to have direct knowledge of excessive spending.
Management
CDC Officials Own Up to Missing Ebola Signals
The virus had infected 20,000 people in West Africa and claimed the lives of nearly 8,000 as of December 2014.
Management
A Roadmap of Business Manners Coast to Coast
From ‘Hello’ to ‘Hi, ya’ll’, be prepared to speak the language.
Management
Set Your 2015 Direction with a Life GPS
As you think through and plan for what you want from 2015, you can use these three simple questions to help you go where you want to go.
Management
MTV Has Done More for the US Teen Birthrate Drop Than Decades of Public Policy
Rather then glamorizing teen pregnancy, TV shows have been linked to a surprising and unprecedented decline.
Management
Better Data Doesn’t Always Mean Better Decisions, Decision Analysis Does
What we were saying 30 years ago about data analysis.
Management
Judge Upholds Firing of VA Exec – But Not Because of Wait Time Scandal
Sharon Helman improperly accepted gifts, but the department failed to prove that she engaged in misconduct that hurt veterans.
Management
The Bias in the FDA's New Blood Donation Rules
On Tuesday, the government agency announced it was lifting its ban on gay male blood donors. The fine print, however, was troubling.
Management
The Federal Government Doesn’t Have a Good Way of Determining Who's Poor
The federal poverty threshold has been widely criticized as being outdated and flawed
Management
How I Lead: Valuing Each Person’s Input
A conversation with OPM financial adviser Tim Cannon.
Defense
Defense Secretary Nominee Forms Circle of Advisers
Ashton Carter designates small team to help in confirmation process.
Management
More Proof That No One Wants or Listens to Your Voicemails
The new standard outgoing message asks the caller to try again later or use an “alternative method” to get in touch.
Management
Obamacare on Track to Beat Enrollment Goals
More than 6 million people picked plans in the first month of enrollment.
Defense
Anti-ISIS Operation Gets Its Own Inspector General
Pentagon watchdog to lead audits of military and foreign aid campaigns.
Management
Health Service Marks Banner Year Without a Surgeon General
Commissioned corps took on Ebola and skin cancer, and reignited no-smoking campaign.
Management
Despite Senate’s Confirmation Spree, Many Agencies Maintain Key Leadership Vacancies
The White House is reviewing which appointees to re-nominate for the 114th Congress’ approval.
Management
American Airport Security is Getting Less Oppressive
Is it the right time to change the TSA restrictions?
Management