Management
Federal Leaders: Government Needs to Do a Better Job of Self-Promotion
Public engagement key to effective 21st century government, USDA secretary and management chief say.
Management
Being a Mother Cured Me From My Perfectionist and Workaholic Ways
My priorities haven’t necessarily shifted, but they have expanded, to include time to pause, to compliment, and to celebrate.
Management
Obama Nominee for Controller a Seasoned Fed
David Mader spent 32 years at IRS and was Distinguished Presidential Rank Award winner.
Management
Excellence in Government Conference Looks at the ‘Agency of the Future’
Speakers examine mobility, young leaders and women in government.
Management
The Washington Monument Is Finally Reopening
The stone obelisk was damaged during a 5.8-magnitude earthquake that rumbled up the east coast on August 23, 2011.
Management
Agencies Could Track Feds’ Speeding to Reduce Fuel Costs
More data could help lower federal fleet expenses, watchdog report says.
Management
How to Lead Change When You’re a Middle Manager
Building new organizational capabilities can be difficult when you lack full authority.
Management
USPS Loses $1.9 Billion in Second Quarter Despite Operating Profits
Retiree health benefits and other liabilities continue to drive the Postal Service into the red.
Management
Homeland Security Moves Closer to Getting Off GAO's High-Risk List
Continuing problems include poor morale.
Oversight
Obama Wants $2B in Energy-Efficiency Upgrades to Federal Buildings Over the Next 3 Years
President is announcing the goal along with other executive actions to improve the environment.
Management
Leadership Lessons from Children’s Books
These nine books should be in every leadership library.
Nextgov
IT Reform Should Focus More on Outcomes Than Tactics, VanRoekel Says
Federal CIO releases 2014 PortfolioStat guidance.
Management
Obama Cabinet Secretaries Shower Feds With Love
Town hall underscores employees’ dedication and creativity during chaotic times, urges better marketing and PR to highlight government services.
Management
Regulatory Review May Have Just Made Life Easier for Medicare Providers
Newly streamlined safety standards are an example of how ‘lookback’ effort is easing regulatory burdens, head of OIRA says.
Management
Lawmakers Wonder 'How Much Porn' It Takes to Fire an EPA Employee
Hearing on IG independence delves into porn watching, alleged assault and other extreme cases of potential misconduct.
Management
How Tolls Could Help Prevent a U.S. Transportation Crisis
In the midst of a federal funding disaster, a good idea emerges.
Management
'Conga Line Of Problems' Awaits Burwell at HHS
A former HHS secretary says Burwell would have to put out fires she can't anticipate.
Nextgov
Mining Federal Procurement Data for Companies and for Profit
GovTribe sees an opportunity in helping firms navigate the messy world of government contracting.
Nextgov
Telework, Cloud Are Shaking Up Federal Offices
Together, advances in telework, human resources planning, facilities management and IT are transforming agencies.
Nextgov