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.
Management
3 Tips for Leaders Who Want to Keep It Real
Get out of your office and see what it's like on the front line.
Management
Everything I Need to Know About Management I Learned From Playing Dungeons and Dragons
The fantasty game focuses on performance metrics and teamwork.
Management
Obama Came Up With a New Retirement Plan Inspired by Behavioral Economics
The president wants to make it so that money is deducted from paychecks before workers receive them.
Management
Republicans Are Likely to Cave on Debt Ceiling. But That Won't Be the End of It.
House conservatives are already plotting retribution.
Management
Analysis: Enforcer in Chief Must Reach Far Beyond the Power of the Pen
Obama’s phone calls and executive orders won’t move the nation. But legislation will.
Management
Obama’s State of the Union Reasserts Executive Authority
The president focuses on reducing economic inequality and creating jobs, in part through executive orders.
Management
Full Text: President Obama's 2014 State of the Union Address
Obama delivered his fifth SOTU in the House chamber on Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Reform Bill Would Create New Health Care Plan for Agency
Updated version of legislation also would establish a new prefunding requirement for workers’ compensation payments.
Management
Which Comes First, Resources or Results?
How executives can solve their agency’s chicken-or-egg dilemma.
Nextgov
VA Kicks Off Contracting for New Electronic Health Records System
VHA seeks industry coordinators to help manage project.
Management
Spotlighting Government Writing at Its Best—and Worst
The Center for Plain Language seeks nominations for the ClearMark and WonderMark Awards.
Management