Management

Why We Can’t Always Be Happy

Happiness is an elevated state--focus on feeling content instead.

Oversight

Homeland Security Appeals Air Marshal Whistleblower Case

Aviation specialist was fired for telling media of reduced flight coverage.

Management

House Committee's 'Jay-Z, Beyonce Bill' Seeks to Tighten Cuba Travel Restrictions

The provision is part of a $17 billion financial services spending bill that funds the operations of the Treasury Department.

Management

Americans Turn on Obama Over Foreign Policy

Once considered the president's strength, a new poll shows troubling signs.

Management

How I Lead: Leadership Lessons from State's Head of eDiplomacy

Director Richard Boly talks fear, managing up and how to turn ideas into action.

Management

How to Boost Collaboration at Work: Sit at Round Tables

Sitting in a circle encourages sharing, even among 30- or 50-year old professionals.

Management

House Appropriators Slash IRS Budget in Wake of Scandal

Targeting of conservatives by tax-exempt unit cited in 24 percent cut.

Nextgov

GSA Launches Reverse Auction Site

Reverse auctions have saved agencies 17 percent on some past purchases.

Management

A Chinese City Is Asking Its Companies To Pay Public Sector Salaries Because It Can’t Afford Them

The city of Ordos, in northern China’s Inner Mongolia, had accumulated almost six and a half times its annual revenue in debt.

Management

Why Paid Family Leave Is Good for Everyone (Even People Who Don't Use It)

Family-friendly laws signal a broad social consensus that citizens have a right to do both caregiving and paid work.

Management

The Secret to Making Meetings Useful? More Discussions and Fewer Presentations

How to transform on of the biggest productivity killers.

Management

This Is Your Brain on Power

Having influence over others gets to your head. And for the past decade, scientists have been exploring how.

Management

Obama Renews Call for Consolidation Authority, Defends Feds

Second-term management agenda centers on technological innovation.

Management

Mindful Mondays: Be More Gentle with Your Self Talk

You’ll get better results if you treat yourself better in your self-talk.

Management

How to Run an Effective Staff Like a Tour de France Team

Australia's Orica GreenEdge team has an effective way to manage strategy and operations.