Management
How to Stop Annoying Behaviors and Handle Offensive People
The level of inattention in daily life is stunning.
Management
Half of Americans Think Climate Change Is a Sign of the Apocalypse
What a new report on theology and global warming means for public policy
Defense
Chuck Hagel Is Out at the Pentagon
The defense secretary is leaving the top post at the Pentagon after less than two years in office. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
What It Will Take to Fix Federal Pay
Everyone agrees change is needed, but outdated and inconclusive salary data make it difficult.
Management
What the Obama Immigration Action Means for Federal Agencies
Some Homeland Security agencies will be getting new employees, while others may pay workers differently.
News
Writing the Book on Moneyball Government
A bipartisan group makes the case for evidence-based decision-making.
Management
Americans Rate Two Agencies Worse Than the IRS
A new Gallup poll shows what citizens think about the work of 13 federal agencies.
Management
Justice Department Wants Better 'Police-Community Relations' Ahead of Ferguson Decision
Attorney General Eric Holder announced some guidelines for law-enforcement officers ahead of a big decision in the Michael Brown case.
Management
Your Automatic Self Versus Your Aware Self
Sometimes following your instincts can hold you back as a leader.
Nextgov
VA’s Aggressive Plan for Shedding Its 'Back-to-the-Future' Era Scheduling System
VA is now taking bids for commercial software to replace a clunky 1980s-era system for scheduling medical appointments.
Management
The Economic Case Against Majoring in Fun Things
The burden of student debt is fairly uniform, but the burden of repaying it varies across disciplines.
Management
An Incredibly Simple Way to Defuse Political Fights
Just hearing an ideological opponent make a minor concession creates significant differences in how people view them.
Management
The Affordable Care Act's Embarrassing Moment of Tooth
The administration mistakenly included dental plans in the 7.3 million enrollment total under Obamacare. Without them, the government missed its target.
Management
What The Major Networks Put on TV Instead of Obama’s Immigration Speech
None of the four broadcast networks aired the president's address.
Management
Which Matters Most? Ambition or Talent?
It comes down to the difference between a star and a journeyman.
Management
Obama Sets Out to Change 'Broken' Immigration System On His Own
The president announced major action on immigration in an address from the White House Thursday night.
Management
Video and Transcript: Obama Announces Immigration Plan
The president is to announced his plans to fix the American immigration system.
Management
5 Things to Do When You’re Riding the Struggle Bus
It doesn’t always work to hunker down and just gut it out.
Nextgov
Government Tech Recruiting Still Overshadowed by HealthCare.gov Blunder
Democrats are concerned Todd Park’s recent grilling could hurt his efforts to recruit top tech talent.
Management