Oversight
Postal Reform Isn’t Happening in 2013
For the third time in two months, Senate committee cancels plans to move forward with USPS overhaul.
Management
Vendors Doing Business with IRS Owe Nearly $600M in Back Taxes
Auditors find more than 1,100 delinquent businesses escaped agency’s controls.
Nextgov
Insurance Companies Are Making a $500 Million Bet on Obamacare
With HealthCare.gov basically fixed, insurers prepare a half-a-billion-dollar battle for new customers.
Management
Leaders Do Matter -- But When Does Their Gender Matter Too?
Countries with ethnic diversity often have slow economic growth -- unless there is a woman in charge.
Nextgov
Congress Limits Russian Sat Nav Monitor Stations in U.S.
System would have to be installed by U.S. citizens.
Nextgov
Fed IT Reform Bill Introduced in Senate, Spurred by HealthCare.gov
Similar legislation passed a House committee earlier this year.
Oversight
Research on 'Zombie' Games and Romance Novels Makes Annual 'Wastebook'
Sen. Coburn’s latest list also calls NASA and State Department projects frivolous.
Management
Contractors Report Revenue Losses from Sequestration
Survey shows two-thirds of 220 firms were adversely affected.
Management
12 Business Books to Read in 2014
New titles for the world of work that are likely to make a splash next year.
Management
Are We Sequestering Ourselves to Death?
Critics call NIH bloated. Advocates insist spending cuts are a matter of mortal danger.
Management
Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.
Management
5 Tips for Strategic Planning in 2014
In an environment of constant change, consider multiple future scenarios.
Defense
Lawmakers Want to Restore Due Process to Feds in 'Sensitive' National Security Positions
Court decision prevents those employees from appealing adverse actions to MSPB.
Management
OMB Unveils Best Cost-Cutting Ideas
Finalists for administration’s annual SAVE Award back enabling veterans to track prescriptions online and making employee certifications transferable among agencies.
Management
Broadcasting Board Reaches Record Audience Abroad
Weekly tally of 206 million cast as performance boost for agency.
Management
Army Engineers Spent $5.4 Million on Unusable Incinerators in Afghanistan
Open-air burning of solid waste put base personnel at risk, SIGAR says.
Management
The Case for a Six-Hour Workday
Pushing employees to clock up extra hours can detrimental to your organization.
Management
Battling Burnout? Here Are 6 Motivators for Enjoying Work
How to rekindle your energy and creativity when the job takes its toll.
Management