Management
Washington Agencies Open With Unscheduled Leave, Telework
Forecast was for little accumulation of snow.
Management
Lessons About Government Performance From Latin America
When data-driven management becomes a leadership strategy.
Management
State Department Official Wants 'Frozen' to Teach Kids About Climate Change
How Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and Co. could help fight global warming.
Management
The Head of American Overseas Media Picked a Fight With Russian State TV
In New York Times interview, Andrew Lack compares Russia Today to the Islamic State.
Management
It’s Hard to Know How Much Defense Is Really Spending on Conferences
IG questions record-keeping.
Route Fifty
New Tool Creates 'Common Language' for Success in City Governments
APQC’s Process Classification Framework helps improve productivity and communications through performance standards.
Defense
The Pentagon Has No Idea How Many Employees It Needs
Laws capping number of employees have been waived since 2002.
Management
5 Strategic Planning Mistakes to Avoid in 2015
How to keep those new initiatives on track.
Management
Attention: A Muscle to Strengthen
A doctor's recommendations for mental health evoke more philosophy than biology.
Management
Obama Nominee Stays Mum on Fighting Patent Trolls
Michelle Lee is a popular pick to run the Patent and Trademark Office. But don’t expect her to prescribe to Congress how—or when—it should tackle patent trolls.
Management
How to Uncover Happiness When You're a Leader
Stress can lead to depression, if you're not paying attention.
Management
Survey: Acquisition Workforce Falling Behind on Training
Contractors group warns that budget uncertainties and brain drain threaten prospects for improvement.
Management
A Compelling Case for Bringing Back Private Offices at Work
Offices give people control over their productivity and foster efficiency.
Management
Obama Taps Budget Official to Replace John Podesta in White House Inner Circle
Brian Deese will take over Podesta’s climate and energy portfolio as the White House rushes to complete green initiatives and counter GOP attacks.
Management
Poll: Spending on Infrastructure Is a Top Priority for Americans
Democrats and Republicans are at an impasse on infrastructure funding, but a majority of Americans support new spending on such investment.
Oversight
This is What Congressional Micromanagement Looks Like
Bill tells DHS precisely what it needs in the way of fences, roads and boat ramps to achieve “operational control” of the border.
Management
Air Marshal Whistleblower Wins Supreme Court Case
Robert MacLean ruling called victory for employee protections.
Management
Model Telework Program Runs Into Problems of Its Own
Watchdog finds that GSA doesn't know how many teleworkers it has, hasn't properly documented costs and hasn't enforced training requirements.
Management
Hiring and Firing: Why Agencies Need To Do Better
Keeping the right people with the right skills is fundamental to every agency’s mission.
Management