Management
Why Not Even Exercise Will Undo the Harm of Sitting All Day—and What You Can Do About It
Sitting has been linked to cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
Management
State Department Not Consistent in Bolstering Embassy Security
Watchdog finds inadequate risk management.
Management
Former IRS Official Reportedly Wanted to Audit a U.S. Senator
The Lois Lerner saga has bubbled back up to the surface again.
Management
As Highway Fund Drains, Are We on the Road to Ruin, or Not?
Some in Congress say a crisis is looming this summer with thousands of construction jobs threatened, yet recess will begin as scheduled Thursday.
Management
Are You an Approachable Leader?
Building relationships is just as important as getting the work done.
Management
OMB Identifies More Reports No One Reads
Examples include a summary of Dog and Cat Fur Protection Act violations.
Management
Forget High-Tech Gizmos—the Smartest Note-Taking Technology Is Two Centuries Old
A lesson in the lost technology of shorthand
Nextgov
Air Force Awards $1.9 Billion Contract for More Antimissile Satellites
Lockheed Martin birds will help provide around-the-clock intelligence about ballistic missile launches.
Management
House Committee Requires USPS to Keep Saturday Mail Delivery
Maintaining six-day delivery wins bipartisan support after subcommittee supported a potential reduction.
Nextgov
Disputed $103 Million DHS Employee Smartcard Project Falls Behind
Government attorneys reject latest protest pitting HP against contract winner XTec.
Management
Senate Panel Approves OMB Director Nomination
HUD Secretary Shaun Donovan’s nomination to head the management and budget office now heads to the Senate floor.
Management
Coming Out on Your Resume? Great Idea, Especially if You’re Black
New data suggest that the hurdles facing LGBT workers have been shrinking.
Management
Why It’s Important to Communicate Bad News
If your employees are in for a rough ride, tell them.
Oversight
VA Conferees Agree on One Thing: Fire More Bureaucrats
Lawmakers still must bridge major divides before they’ll be able to agree on reform bill.
Management
VA 'Brought Patients Back to Life' to Disguise Wait List Deaths
Phoenix records were altered at least seven times since last October, clerk tells CNN.
Management
Pentagon Financing Body Neglecting Key Improvements, Watchdog Finds
Testing of controls deemed insufficient for disbursal of $200 billion in annual contract payments.
Pay & Benefits
Abortion Funding for Peace Corps' Volunteers Advances With Republican Support
Bills eliminating the restriction passed in both House and Senate appropriations committees for the first time.
Nextgov
State Dept. Bolsters Social Media Campaign Against ISIS, Al-Qaida, Others
English-language outreach pilot gets another six months.
Management
What DHS is Doing About the Flood of Kids Crossing the Southwest Border
Secretary outlines multi-agency 14-point plan to address the influx.
Management