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

A Federal Holiday Poem

Our annual ode to federal employees -- a tradition since 1998.

Management

American Airport Security is Getting Less Oppressive

Is it the right time to change the TSA restrictions?

Management

A Holiday Gift of Transformational Leadership

Obama praises resilience and spirit of federal executives.

Management

Google Reveals Government Attempt to Scrub Alleged Prisoner Abuse

The search giant’s latest transparency reports offers granular detail about the takedown requests it receives from governments around the world.

Management

Lockheed Martin Unit Forfeits $27.5 Million for Overbilling

Justice says contractor violated False Claims Act with underqualified workers.

Management

The Future of Management Training Is Simulations

Transforming the way organizations nurture talent and identify potential leaders.

Management

You Can Be Endorsed for 'Time Travel' and 'WMDs' on LinkedIn

The social network for professionals lets you endorse people for some pretty unusual skills. Here are some of them.

Defense

U.S. Releases Four Afghan Detainees From Guantanamo

The U.S. still holds 63 detainees who have been cleared for release.

Management

The Strategic Pause: 6 Reasons to Take a Breath

The end of the year pressures us to go full-steam ahead, but stop and evaluate.

Nextgov

Navy’s $2.5B Plan for Shipboard Networks Hits Snag after GAO Partially Upholds Protest

GAO's action could further delay Navy's plans to upgrade the nation’s surface warship fleet.

Management

Year in Review: Obama Holds End of 2014 News Conference

Before he left for a Hawaii vacation, the president had big words for Sony at his annual year-end presser.