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
How I Lead: Behind the Scenes So Others Can Succeed
A conversation with workforce manager Cherlyn ‘Sunny’ Hester.
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