Management

Lawmakers Nearing Deal on Appropriations

Negotiators have until Jan. 15 to set spending levels across government.

Management

Agencies Urged to Engage More Citizens in Government Problem-Solving

Tight budgets make crowd-sourcing through technology a must, says IBM study.

Management

Why I Was Wrong About Twitter

6 reasons to get on board with those tweets.

Management

What TSA Left Out of the Cartoon It Made for Your Kids

It may upset them when they pass through the security checkpoint.

Management

How I Lead: Empowering the Air Force’s Executive Team

‘Combat civilian’ Veronica Hinton learned how to delegate on the front lines.

Management

New IRS Chief Calls Budget Crunch Toughest Challenge

John Koskinen promises transparency to Congress, support for agency workforce.

Management

'House of Cards' Season 2 Trailer Power Rankings

Our favorite band of world-weary politicos return with a vengeance on Valentine's Day.

Management

Homeland Security Advised to Segregate Spending Streams

Watchdog says department’s agencies handle administrative funds differently, complicating budget assessments.

Management

The Power of Your Choices in 2014

How personal decisions can change the course of history in just 12 months.

Management

How Hillary Clinton Created the First Endless Presidential Campaign

It's possible the era of presidential campaign staffers finding temporary side gigs may have come to an end.

Management

When Government Pays for Success, Not Services

Pilot projects tie contractor payments to target outcomes rather than completed work.

Management

OMB Directs Agencies to Embrace ‘Value Engineering’

Private-sector management approach promotes cost savings through ongoing analysis.

Nextgov

GSA Wants to Use Computer Games to Teach Contracting

Land the acquisition to save the princess!

Oversight

Labor IG: No More Advance Peeks at Jobs Data for Media

Early access to weekly unemployment claims may unfairly advantage some news outlets and their clients.

Management

What to Do When You Become Your Co-Workers' Boss

How to avoid retribution when your peers become subordinates.

Nextgov

Get Ready for the Obamacare Ad Blitz

Now that the website works, the administration needs people to enroll in health care plans.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmaker Looks to Postal Service to Restore Military Pension Cut

Bill would reinstate full COLAs to working-age military retirees by ending Saturday mail delivery.

Nextgov

Pentagon Kicks Off Procurement to Maintain Current Health Record Until 2018

Contract will cover sustainment and incremental improvements.

Management

Chief Justice: Sequester Jeopardizes Federal Courts, Public Safety

The judicial branch would have difficulty absorbing more spending cuts, says John Roberts.

Management

The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence

In some jobs, being in touch with emotions is essential. In others, it seems to be a detriment. And like any skill, being able to read people can be used for good or evil.