Management
How Agencies Can Get More From Their Employees Despite Budget Cuts
Chief human capital officers recommend changes to workforce management.
Management
The 10 Public Housing Authority Officials Paid the Most from Federal Coffers
Some top PHA officials earned more than the cap of $155,500 last year in federally-funded salary and bonus because of a loophole in the law.
Management
Hiring Managers: Stop Trying to Grow Pineapples in Alaska
Recruiting smart people who aren’t a cultural fit is a pretty stupid idea.
Management
Army Contracting Command Failed to Spot $100M in Overbilling
Northrop Grumman and DynCorp violated wage rules in anti-terrorism work, watchdog finds.
Management
Some Public Housing Authorities Exploit Pay Cap Through Bonuses
Data shows all PHAs complied with $155,500 federally-funded salary cap in 2013, but some doled out more in bonuses through law’s loophole.
Management
Threatening to Fire Workers Doesn’t Make Them More Productive
It's harder to do your job when all you can think of is having to find another one.
Management
Health Agencies Accused of Ethical Misconduct with Watchdog Agency
Accusations say officials at those agencies worked too closely with their oversight organization.
Management
Business Travelers: The Complete Guide to Fighting Jet Lag
There’s no definitive cure, but you can mitigate the effects with these tips.
Management
GSA Awards Professional Services Contracts to 74 Companies
OASIS vehicle designed to reduce duplication across government.
Nextgov
Survey: Abuse of Network Access Privileges Is Rampant
Agencies are more concerned about insiders leaking citizens’ and partner organizations’ information than their own business data.
Management
Picture This: Tax Dollars May Again Fund Official Portraits
The congressional ban on the practice was temporary, but two lawmakers are proposing a solution.
Management
The VA Is a Disgrace. Is Obama to Blame?
Obama, Bush, Congress, and presidents going back to JFK all bear some of the responsibility.
Management
4 Ways to Embed Quality Into Your Agency's Culture
Survey shows traditional monetary incentives and training have little effect.
Management
If You Do This, Your Emails Might Be Rude
It’s all to easy to invade someone's personal space online.
Management
GSA Acquisition Officer Bound for White House Role
Anne Rung to serve as senior adviser, possibly as procurement chief.
Defense
The VA Health Care Scandal Grows
Albuquerque VA hospital is the latest to be accused of maintaining a secret waiting list.
Management
Your City Might Start Paying You to Be Late for Work
Urban Engines is a new start-up making the case for skipping rush hour all together.
Oversight
Voters Hate Obamacare More Than They Want Immigration Reform
The Affordable Care Act remains the deciding issue in voters' minds
Management
6 Communication Tips From Emergency Managers
How to get your message across, even if it isn’t a matter of life and death.
Management