Management

Top Contractor for Background Checks Charged With Fraud

Justice Department takes on whistleblower’s suit against USIS.

Management

Treasury Moves Up Debt Ceiling Deadline

Extraordinary measures will not provide same window of protection as before, says Secretary Jack Lew.

Management

HHS Secretary Defends Healthcare.gov, Obamacare to Mayors

Kathleen Sebelius tells a somewhat skeptical group of local leaders that enrollment in Affordable Care Act is up to 9 million.

Management

Group Claims Vacancies at National Weather Service Endanger the Public

Agency says it still has no budget surplus to fill open jobs.

Tech

GSA Website Wins Harvard Innovation Award

Challenge.gov taps the public for solutions to government problems.

Management

You Can’t Tweet Your Way to the C-Suite

How to move beyond social media and build the relationships you need to succeed.

Management

President Obama Takes On Sexual Assaults on College Campuses

The White House on Wednesday released staggering statistics on sexual assault, as the president launches a new initiative.

Defense

Five Years After Obama Vowed to Shut It Down, Guantanamo Bay Remains Open

The pace of the push to close the controversial camp has slowed in recent years, and doesn't show signs of picking up.

Pay & Benefits

OPM to Lay Off 300 Employees

Agency attributes cuts to a lack of funding prompted by less demand for hiring and training consulting across government.

Management

Creating Your Own Economy With a Side Business

Financial expert Kimberly Palmer explains how to tap into your entrepreneurial side.

Management

Broadcasting Board of Governors Reshuffles Management Team

The long-term goal is to find a chief executive officer to lead the International Broadcasting Bureau.

Management

Why Don't More Women Want to Work With Other Women?

Most Americans don't care about the gender of their co-workers, but those who do prefer men by a wide margin.

Oversight

Senators Push Bill to Rename Government Printing Office

Agency says new moniker, Government Publishing Office, would better reflect its shift to digital operations.

Management

5 Tips for Being More Decisive

Some contemplate too much, others issue edicts. Here's how to strike a balance.

Management

Federal Offices in Washington on Two-Hour Delay Wednesday Due to Weather

Government is open; employees have the option of taking unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.

Management

Doing the Leadership Tango

Knowing the right moves requires managers to understand each employee’s unique style.