Management

It's Better to Start Your Career in a Recession

People who graduated during economic recessions were more satisfied with their jobs than people who graduated in better economic circumstances.

Management

VA’s Use of Reverse-Auction Contracts Comes Under Attack

Lawmakers join GAO in questioning claims of savings and help for small businesses.

Management

George Bush Shows Hillary Clinton His Paintings on Air Force One

It was one of those rare times that a president, two former presidents and a former first lady/former secretary of State shared the same plane.

Nextgov

HHS Chief Seeks Investigation Into Obamacare Website Contracts

Kathleen Sebelius also directed CMS to appoint a chief risk officer to oversee IT acquisitions.

Management

From Air Travel to Food Safety, More Data Can Be Misleading

The FAA unpacks the "black box" of incident reporting and performance measures.

Management

What Is Your Agency Doing Right?

Federal employees overwhelmingly are engaged in their work, despite all the bad news coming out of government these days.

Nextgov

Secret Service Plans Android Purchase Despite Other Agencies' Troubles

The Samsung smartphones will facilitate communication in the field during crises, documents say.

Management

This Former DEA Agent Is Going to Work in the Marijuana Business

The revolving door between business and government just made an unexpected turn.

Management

Three Agencies Will Move Offices to One World Trade Center

Leases for Army Corps, GSA and Customs and Border Protection will help rebuild lower Manhattan.

Management

Canada's Government Basically Never Closes for Snowstorms

Part of the reason is each department makes its own decision on a case-by-case basis.

Nextgov

Flying These Planes Cost $2 Million an Hour

Twenty turboprops for Afghanistan's Air Force cost $486 million, flew only 234 hours.

Oversight

Nominee to Lead IRS Criticizes Recent Agency Budget Cuts

Koskinen promises senators cooperation in probe of tax-exempt division.

Pay & Benefits

Will Feds Get Christmas Eve Off?

The holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, decreasing the likelihood of extra vacation.

Management

Does Divided Government Hinder or Help Federal Investigations?

Public service professor finds quality and quantity of probes has improved despite political gridlock.