Management
Are People Becoming More Open to Female Leaders?
Women bosses are seen as just as capable as their male counterparts, a new meta-analysis shows, but they rate themselves as less effective than men.
Management
Four Agencies to Run Shared Financial Services
Agriculture, Interior, Transportation and Treasury to provide core accounting services for other agencies.
Management
Commentary: 12 Ways to Clean Up the Mess at IRS
A comprehensive overhaul is needed to combat the dysfunction.
Management
Teens Blame Michelle Obama for Their 'Nasty' Tater Tot-Free Lunches
Schools want USDA to loosen new guidelines.
Management
Lessons From Emergency Managers: Why It’s Important to Like People
Some leadership qualities don't involve expertise.
Nextgov
The Samsung Galaxy Contract the State Department Doesn't Want to Talk About
Department officials want smartphones for the World Cup, the Pan Am Games and the 2016 Olympics.
Nextgov
Consultant Lists DHS’ Most (and Least) Annoying Contracting Officers
GovTribe has produced scorecards for government acquisition staff.
Management
5 Things Leaders Can Do Right Now to Make Government More Efficient
The inherent flaws go beyond labor, resources or technology.
Nextgov
11-Month Defense Health Record Contract Awarded to Leidos
The $70 million AHLTA deal is a bridge until the long term sustainment contract.
Management
Uncle Sam Sheds More Jobs in April, But Rate of Loss Slows
The federal government overall lost 3,000 jobs last month, continuing a long-term downward trend in federal employment.
Defense
Customs and Border Protection to Hire 2,000
Border agency recruits officers at air, land and sea ports amid general trend of federal downsizing.
Management
The Blowout U.S. Jobs Report for April in Two Simple Charts
The big picture shows workforce growth, but federal government losses.
Nextgov
TechAmerica, ITI Settle Dispute Over Employee and Member Poaching
Agreement details are confidential; TechAmerica initially sought $5 million in damages.
Nextgov
Phoenix VA Director Put on Leave After Secret Wait List, Patient Death Allegations
A House Committee for Veteran's Affairs hearing earlier this month revealed that 40 vets may have died while waiting for care.
Management
12 Tips for Creating Efficient Two-Pizza Teams
The obvious candidates aren’t necessarily the best contributors.
Management
New Diplomacy Museum Will Showcase More Than 'A Bunch of Pens'
GSA and State select a contractor to create pavilion near the National Mall for more than 6,000 artifacts.
Management
Defense Acquisition Reform Could Include Pay Hikes for Program Managers
Pentagon deputy Kendall says “people matter” more than organizational policies in cutting weapons costs.
Nextgov
The FCC Chief Just Told the Cable Execs to 'Put Away Their Party Hats'
The chairman warned the industry it faces tough regulation should it abuse its newfound internet leeway.
Management
The Top 10 Trust Terminators
Here are some surefire ways to undermine your employees and their loyalty.
Management