Management
Analysis: The Case for Keeping Whistleblowers Nervous
A free society requires vigilant protection of a free press—and of national security. Each poses full legitimate claims, and neither should a priori trump the other.
Tech
It Doesn't Count as Outreach When Obama Talks About the NSA in Secret
On Thursday, Obama met at the White House with tech company executives and privacy groups to discuss surveillance.
Management
Ten Billion Reasons Why the Government Should Make Life Easier for Homeowners
Some analysts fear the success of Fannie Mae repaying loans will make it harder for US lawmakers to pull back from government involvement in the mortgage markets.
Management
Nominee for Peace Corps Director Carries on a Family Tradition of Service
The returned volunteer's grandparents, aunt and nephew have all served.
Management
3 Reasons Young Feds Should Try to Work Overseas
The benefits, both financial and personal, can be huge.
Management
7 Ways to Get Your Colleagues to Carry Their Weight
When people come together in groups, there’s usually at least one member who slacks off.
Management
Oprah Is Getting a Presidential Medal of Freedom
So is Bill Clinton. And, posthumously, Sally Ride and Daniel Inouye.
Nextgov
Security-Cleared Pros Don't Like Leaks -- or Wait Times
Survey respondents fear Snowden fallout could drag down the security clearance process.
Management
Government Should Operate More as a Single Enterprise, Report Says
Panelists favor cross-agency approach, not just during crises.
Management
Strength vs. Warmth: The Balance the Best Leaders Find
Authors say good effective leaders need balance.
Management
SEC Chair Mary Jo White Is Edna Mode From The Incredibles
The SEC's spree of enforcement actions makes the parallels plain: Both are diminutive, bespectacled, and part of a crime-fighting organization.
Management
Hostile Workplaces Are on the Rise, And They're Killing Productivity
Not much has changed since your days on the playground.
Management
Rule Would Boost Consideration of Contractor Past Performance
Pentagon, GSA and NASA seek to shorten comment period and ease agency access to data.
Management
Obama Chemical Safety Order Could Help Keep Peace Among Feuding Agencies
ATF, Chemical Board and others asked to better share accident information.
Management
Want to be More Productive? Clean Your Desk. More Creative? Trash It.
Study shows neat and tidy isn't necessarily best, the pros and cons of being organized.
Management
6 Ways Obama's New Agenda Aims to Make Government Smarter
Agenda lays out a 'smarter, quicker, and more responsive government.'
Management
Frustrated Senior Execs Sound Off on Sequestration
Congress and the public are clueless about the realities of the budget crisis, top civil servants say.
Management
Why You’re Failing to Change Your Organization (And How to Do It Better)
The importance of leading change through behavior.
Management