Management
Creative Minds: Tackling Chemotherapy Resistance
One young winner of the NIH director's award sets out to untangle a medical mystery.
Defense
U.S. Halted Work on Half-Renovated Prison in Afghanistan
Watchdog faults State Department oversight of contract.
Defense
Air Force General Misused Government Limo Privileges
Pentagon watchdog finds 107 trips by Maj. Gen. Susan Mashiko were not for official business.
Management
Three Former Policy Czars Offer Advice for Ebola Point Man Ron Klain
9/11, Katrina and AIDS czars share their frustrations, rewards and distaste for the title.
Management
7 Tips for Accommodating Your Older Staffers
How to keep seasoned veterans on the job longer.
Management
Take the Time to Focus In
Unlocking fond memories can help you see what other aspects of your life need attention.
Management
Will Washington Overrule Governors on Ebola Quarantines?
The White House said it was considering new federal policies after New York and New Jersey executives acted on their own.
News
What the Decline in Public Trust Means for Government
The lack of faith spreads from elected officials to federal institutions.
Management
A Mixed Verdict on Customer Service at Five Agencies
Only Customs and Border Protection is fully transparent about its standards, GAO finds.
Management
The Psych Ward for People Who Broke Into the White House
For hundreds of years, people with mental illnesses have tried to visit the president—with many ending up in the same Washington hospital.
Management
Creating Innovation Offices That Work
Six model approaches for implementing ideas and how to measure success.
Nextgov
DHS Expects to Outsource Employment Verification Checks to the Cloud
Draft contract states ID confirmation for "MyE-Verify" would be hosted in a remote facility.
Defense
Ebola Specialists Think Globally, Congress Thinks Domestically
Obama’s new czar skips hearing as HHS preparedness chief defends progress.
Management
Graffiti Artist 'Creepytings' Is Defacing National Parks
As long as National Park Service budgets shrink, vandalism is going to be a feature of our favorite natural spaces.
Management
Where to Find the Government’s Happiest Employees
Science agencies once again boast the most content workers, according to a new survey.
Management
3 Tips for Keeping Your R&D Budget Healthy
You can't do it all, so focus on what your agency does best.
Management
Here's a Photo of President Obama Hugging a Nurse Who Survived Ebola
It's been a whirlwind month for Nina Pham.
Pay & Benefits
Vets Have Less Faith in Merit-Based Federal Promotions Than Their Peers
Annual governmentwide survey of feds shows concerns over fairness in the workplace and senior leadership.
Management
How Retirement Was Invented
The earliest schemes for financial support in old age were pegged to life expectancy.
Management