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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.

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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.

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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

The CIA Reviewed Books About Snowden and Is Not Impressed

The spy agency describes Glenn Greenwald’s recent book as full of “bitter ad hominem rationale.”

Management

Video: The Case for Napping at Work

The Atlantic's James Hamblin makes the argument for a siesta at the workplace.

Management

GSA Buildings Chief a 'Convert' to Open-Office Setups

Concept not only saves money, but makes a "dramatic difference" in employee interactions, Dong says.

Management

The Gender-Wage Gap Is Shrinking—or Is It?

Why Millennial women will make more than their mothers, but less than their brothers.

Management

Former Federal Leaders Seek Legislation to Save the SES

Group says action needed to preserve and protect the federal senior executive corps.

Management

Zen and the Art of Cubicle Living

I worked out of what might be the best-designed office space in America. Here's what it taught me about productivity, concentration, and happiness at work.