Management
Senators Want a Proper Count of Intelligence Contractors
Agencies need to know 'who is working for them and why,' oversight chairman says.
Nextgov
VA Expects Award of New Patient-Scheduling Contract by September
Anticipates lengthy transition from old to new system.
Management
Americans Might Eat Less Salt Under New FDA Guidelines
The long-awaited guidelines will be voluntary.
Management
4 Ideas to Help Employees Move Beyond Their Performance Plateau
People develop at their own pace, not yours.
Management
Know Someone Doing Bold Things? Get Them the Recognition They Deserve.
Nominations are open for the Nextgov Bold Awards.
Management
How Agencies Can ‘Get the Most Out of Strategic Reviews’
Report stresses need for sustained leadership attention to goals.
Nextgov
Air Force Looks to Ditch Lockheed After GPS Satellite Delays
The service seeks other vendors to build 22 of 30 satellites.
Management
HUD Nominee Coasts Through Senate Questioning
Castro stresses data metrics, need to reform Fannie and Freddie.
Management
Accepting the Help When You Need It Most
Life-changing challenges can strengthen your connections at home and work.
Management
Obama Moves to Create World's Largest Marine Sanctuary
The proposal would double the amount of ocean that is already protected globally.
Management
IRS and FBI Push Back at Republican Charges of Coverup
Oversight chairman Issa’s latest report says political rhetoric prompted targeting of tea party groups.
Management
Why Bonuses Should Be Part of the Solution at VA
The prospect of financial rewards reinforces accountability.
Nextgov
Can Your Agency's CIO Stop a Project That Isn’t Performing?
Federal chief information officers often lack the authority to do their jobs, GAO says.
News
Vanity Portraits: Not Much of a Drain on the Budget
It turns out agencies don’t spend much on paintings of their leaders.
Management
Executive Order Will Ban Contractors from Discriminating Against Gay Employees
Plan is to pressure Congress to pass broader law applying to employers nationwide, according to reports.
Management
Can We Create a High Quality Government?
Improving the culture of federal service would be an essential step.
Nextgov
The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs
One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.
Management
Why Some Air Traffic Controllers Are Too Tired to Safely Navigate Planes
New report recommends overhaul of FAA’s hiring and scheduling procedures.
Management
Pentagon Ranks Top Suppliers to Spark Competition Among Contractors
Move is part of ongoing bid to improve acquisition.
Management