News

Firing Feds, Private Sector-Style

A cautionary tale about swift terminations.

Management

Employers, You Should Not Be Selling the Job in the Interview

There’s only one person who should be doing the hard sell during an interview—and it’s not the employer.

Management

IRS Embraces Long-Sought Taxpayer Bill of Rights

Commissioner says public education tool will help employees do their jobs.

Nextgov

IBM Partners with Epic in Battle for Pentagon’s Multibillion-Dollar EHR Deal

Big blue and a leading EHR provider join forces to compete for the $11 billion Defense Department’s Healthcare Management Systems Modernization contract.

Management

Social Media Metrics for Government: A Manager's Handbook

How to make sure online efforts advance strategic goals.

Management

Hillary Clinton on Benghazi Scandal: 'It's More of a Reason to Run'

6 things we learned from Hillary Clinton's interview with Diane Sawyer.

Management

HUD May Have Broken Law When It Paid Salary of Senior Advisor

A non-federal employee on detail to department received more than $620,000 in compensation from the wrong pool of money.

Management

13 Percent of VA Schedulers Say Supervisors Told Them to Falsify Dates

As of May 15, VHA had over 6 million appointments scheduled across the system.

Management

Now Is the Time to Fix VA Executive Pay

The SES pay system will make it difficult to attract needed talent.

Management

A Dozen Feds to Receive Flemming Awards for Excellence

The George Washington University hosts event that has recognized federal service for 65 years.

Oversight

VA Watchdog Subpoenas Advocacy Group

Officials at the Project on Government Oversight have refused to cooperate.

Management

You Don't Need to Watch Game of Thrones—You Already Live in Westeros

George R.R. Martin's dystopian kingdom bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a modern Washington.

Oversight

The Senate Has a Deal to Fix the VA. What’s Next?

Lawmakers still have many options to consider.

Nextgov

HealthCare.gov Gets a Redesign for Obamacare Enrollment’s 1st Birthday

Some fear the overhaul won’t be done in time and could result in a failed open season.

Management

4 Ways to Improve Accountability in Your Office

Leaders who take personal responsibility build a culture of commitment.