Management
Want to Thrive? 5 Lessons From Zeke About How to Live Well
Another perspective on how to live in the moment and when to move on.
Oversight
Homeland Security Spent Millions on Vehicles It Rarely Used
The department lacks a central tracking system, which makes it difficult to enforce governmentwide policies.
Management
Halliburton to Pay $1 Billion for BP Oil Spill
The majority of the settlement will go to local residents and businesses who were seeking damages from the multi-billion dollar behemoth.
Nextgov
Next CTO Reportedly Waiting for Security Clearance
Google exec Megan Smith said to be the White House’s top choice.
Management
White House Touts Regulatory Neighborliness With Canada
The goal is to reduce economic barriers.
Management
Risk Management: Creating Organizational Self-Defense
How to head off problems before they become a full-blown agency scandal.
Management
The White House’s Roster is Starting to Resemble Google’s List of Former Employees
Obama administration is looking to another pool of private-sector talent to boost the staff.
Management
To Be More Productive at Work, Put a Plant on Your Desk
The greening of offices that had previously been “lean” was associated with a 15% increase in productivity.
Management
Buckets of Ice Water Brought in More ALS Funding in 30 Days Than the Government Did in a Year
Donors around the world gave more than $100 million in the past month through the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Defense
National Guard Turns to Food Banks Because Rick Perry Hasn't Paid Them
The National Guard troops Texas Gov. Rick Perry ordered to the U.S. Mexico border last month are using food and gas aid from a local food bank because they haven't been paid in weeks.
Management
The Federal Agencies Most Often Accused of Discrimination
The Labor Department was at the top of the list for Cabinet-level agencies.
Management
Why a Government Shutdown Is So Unlikely
The move would be electoral suicide for Republicans.
Nextgov
As Todd Park Becomes Top Tech Recruiter, What's Next for CTO Role?
Park’s departure leaves a job opening in Washington -- one with unclear requirements.
Management
Three of the Most Common Delegation Ah-ha's
You can’t continue to operate as if you’re personally responsible for everything that happens.
Management
Has the IRS Become Gun-Shy on Regulating Nonprofits?
The number of organizations denied tax exempt status dropped precipitously between 2010 and 2013.
Management
To RIF or Not to RIF
Downsizing can be traumatic, but sparing jobs can do more harm than good.
Oversight
The White House Is Spoiling for a Fight on Immigration
Obama seems determined to push ahead, despite the fears of some Democrats.
Management
145 Immigration Activists Arrested Outside White House
The choreographed arrests were organized to push President Obama to stop the deportations of Central American children and keep families together.
Management
