Management
Labor Gets Ready to Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Secretary says the boost slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2015, will improve government services.
Nextgov
Cloud Moves for IBM Target Civilian Government, Defense
'We already have a FedRAMP-compliant offering, but we wanted to up the game,' IBM says.
Management
Changing GPO’s Name Isn't High on the Congressional Agenda
Slow-moving bill would rechristen 154-year-old agency for the digital age.
Management
Contractors Are Still Taking Short Cuts on Background Checks, Audit Finds
OPM watchdog says one reviewer approved 15,000 case files in one month.
Management
4 Ways to Avoid Becoming Part of the Drama
Managers should show empathy, but it’s easy to cross the line.
Management
Uncle Sam Doesn’t Really Know How Many Political Vacancies Agencies Have
Current system only requires agencies to submit data on Senate-confirmed appointments, a fraction of the total.
Management
In Defense of Meetings
Just because we’ve had bad experiences with meetings doesn’t mean we need to throw them out entirely.
Nextgov
Should Federal Personnel Reform Start With IT?
Or do past project failures still have you reeling against any personnel reform?
Oversight
Congress Could Almost Be Done With VA Reform for the Year
Senate passes bill making it easier to fire incompetent VA officials and expanding veterans' access to health care.
Management
How the Rush Syndrome Affects Your Job and Your Health
Adrenaline addiction can be as harmful as cocaine.
Management
CIA Uses Its First Public Conference to Stress Value of Human Sources
Director Brennan tells Georgetown University crowd spy agency remains indispensable.
Management
Donovan Welcomes What Senator Calls the Best and Worst Job in Government
HUD secretary says he would bring data-driven approach to OMB.
Management
FBI Joins Investigation Into VA Wait Times
Bureau is reviewing records to see if officials lied about wait times for medical care to receive a bonus.
Management
VA Hiring Freeze Could Cut Unnecessary Layers of Management
Move may free up resources for additional medical services field staff.
Management
What Agency Executives Can Learn From Timothy Geithner
From the memoirs of Obama administration appointees.
Oversight
On Veterans Affairs Fix, A Rare United Front for House and Senate
Members believe they can reach an agreement for a fast, bipartisan victory.
Management
Don’t Get Caught Off Guard, Use These Simple Presentation Tools
Success is never having to say, ‘I’ll get back to you on that.’
Oversight