Management

Departures Leave Gap in OMB Management Team

First chief performance officer and associate director for performance and personnel management step down.

Pay & Benefits

No Furloughs at State

Department’s cuts not as severe as anticipated.

Management

Feds Don’t Work as Hard as Private Sector, 68% of Americans Say

Rasmussen poll finds only 9% think government employees work harder.

Tech

The Future of Public Roads Is in Private Hands

More and more states are privatizing highways and roads. Whether that's a good thing or a bad thing is a matter of increasing debate.

Management

'Oscars of Government Service' Finalists Announced

Winners of the Service to America Medals will be unveiled in October.

Management

President Obama Says 'Thank You' to Civil Servants

Letter kicks off Public Service Recognition Week.

Management

Obama’s Picks for Commerce, USTR Revive Reorganization Talk

Pritzker and Froman would figure in a new business department.

Management

How Can Leaders Be Better Listeners?

How can leaders of all strips be more effective at hearing their people?

Management

Uncle Sam Loses 4,900 Jobs in April

Retirements, hiring freezes and budget cuts hit agencies.

Management

5 Reasons Not To Take Joe Biden's Presidential Ambitions Seriously

Even though Biden's acting like a 2016 contender, with a Friday visit to South Carolina, don't buy the buzz.

Management

Fallen Diplomats Honored at State Department

Biden, Kerry pay tribute to eight, including Benghazi victims.

Management

5 Ways Empowerment Does (and Does Not) Increase Productivity

All attempts at empowerment are not created equal.

Management

Analysis: What Is a ‘Red Line’ Worth?

Syria is testing the U.S., and other country's may follow.

Management

Bizarre: LBJ Orders Pants in Secret Recording

Forgotten recording shows the 36th president knew just how he liked them.

Management

Several Agencies Still Mum on Furloughs

HHS, Education among agencies that have not yet reached a decision.

Tech

FAA Puts Off Plan for Air Controllers to Report on Weather

Do controllers have time to take on contractors’ duties?

Management

The 6 Factors Needed to Drive Innovation in Government

Here are the six things the most innovative agencies in government do.

Management

4 Tips for Talking with the CEO

Things you should consider when talking with senior leadership.

Management

Questionable Poll Suggests 29% of U.S. Sees Urgent Need for Rebellion

Survey also shows that many Americans are conspiracy-minded.

Management

Marissa Mayer's Potentially Revolutionary Paternity Leave Policy

Yahoo is now giving new dads eight weeks of paid leave, which could transform the way families think about division of labor.