Management

From Sensors to Social Media: How Big Data Can Help You Lead

It’s time to embed analytics into every business decision.

Defense

Poll: Americans Growing More Negative About Success in Afghanistan

But more than half still support the decision to use military force.

Defense

Report: Sequestered Air Force Should Cut Active Duty, Boost Reserves

The national report comes as the Pentagon attempts to deal with steep budget cuts.

Management

3 Tips for Improving Self-Awareness as a Leader

Take a look in the mirror to balance your strengths and shortcomings.

Nextgov

Analysis: Three IT Procurement Problems Worth Solving

If agencies want to tap the expertise of innovative tech startups, they have to fix the process for doing business with them.

Management

The Air Force’s Scandal That Won’t Stop Spreading

Nearly half of the nuclear-missile crew members at one base are tied to alleged cheating on a monthly proficiency test.

Management

The Easiest Way to Fight Procrastination

You've got to divide your tasks into pairs—one good, one bad—and reward yourself for the nuisance.

Management

GSA Official Will Leave Agency in March

Public Buildings Service chief Dorothy Robyn cites frustrations with Congress as one reason for departure.

Management

Changing Your Office Layout Affects Its (Bacterial) Culture

There are way more bacteria in your office than people, so make sure you pick a good crowd.

Nextgov

Defense Launches New Health Record Procurement

Officials plan to deploy the EHR, which ultimately will serve 9.6 million beneficiaries and 70,000 clinicians, starting in late 2016.

Management

Feel Like Your Work Doesn't Matter?

We can’t all be neurosurgeons, but there are ways to make your job more meaningful.

Management

The 10 Types of Toxic People to Avoid

To be your best you must surround yourself with the best.

Oversight

After Contentious Debate, Senate Panel Delays Postal Reform Vote

Senators appear close to reaching a deal, but still are sorting through final details.

News

Navigating a 'Difficult Triangle' of Security Clearance Interests

Former federal procurement policy chief Joe Jordan speaks out on a coming review of clearance procedures.

Oversight

Fire Intelligence Chief, Lawmakers Say

White House rebuffs allegation from some House members that James Clapper lied to Congress.

Management

The Case Against Performance Reviews

Workers hate evaluations. Managers hate evaluations. Is there any salvaging this sorry ritual?

Management

Pentagon Joins With GSA to Improve Cybersecurity in Acquisitions

Recommendations are aimed at strengthening the system’s resilience against attacks.

Nextgov

Border Drone Drops from the Sky As Immigration Takes Center Stage

CBP has struggled to improve operations and maintenance of ten unmanned aircraft.