Management
OMB: Some Agencies Could Begin Furloughs in March
At least two organizations already have issued formal furlough notices to employees.
Management
Al Gore to Headline Excellence in Government in May
The former Vice President returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Reinventing Government movement.
Pay & Benefits
Next up for Agencies: Bargaining Over Furloughs
Most feds expect they will have trouble making ends meet if furloughed due to sequester, union says.
Management
White House Regulatory Office Too Quiet About Its Activities, Study Finds
Absent records leave OIRA vulnerable to charges it bows to industry pressure, group says.
Defense
Army Squandering Millions on Unreturned Clothing, Equipment
Civilians and contractors cost government at least $20 million over the last six years, report finds.
Management
John Kerry Proudly Defends America's 'Right to Be Stupid'
Brand-new Secretary of State John Kerry told an audience in Germany Americans have the "right to be stupid."
Management
Video: Steve Jobs and the Secret to a Great Presentation
A look at all of Steve Jobs' "one more thing" moments.
Management
Thousands of Interior Dept. Furloughs Could Hit Tourism, Broader Economy
National Parks spur $30 billion in economic activity, Secretary Salazar argues.
Management
Some Republicans Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage
At least 75 prominent Republicans have come out in favor of same sex marriage.
Management
Contractors Protest Continuing Bad News on Sequestration
‘Time is up,’ says Professional Services Council, as Pentagon slows payments.
Nextgov
Marissa Mayer Is Wrong: Working From Home Can Make You More Productive
The statistical evidence on telecommuting suggests that (1) sometimes people just like to work from home for a change, and (2) they're actually quite good at it
Management
Jack Lew Could Be Treasury Secretary by the Weekend, but His First Moves Are Unclear
Few observers say they know where he stands on key issues.
Management
Why Managing Sucks (and How to Fix It)
We explore Results Only Work Environments (ROWE) with author Jody Thompson, author of “Why Managing Sucks.”
Management
Joe Biden Has a New Official Portrait: Deal With It
Team Biden just released the Vice President's new portrait.
Management
Sequestration Could Jeopardize Upgrades to Life-Saving Weather Satellites
Aerospace industry again sounds alarm, pleas for full funding.
News
Some Agencies Won’t Need Furloughs Under Sequester
SBA, GAO and Smithsonian have said they will not force employees to take unpaid leave.
Tech
Air Force Nuke Command Could Furlough 2,900 Civilians Under Sequester
Command expects a 20-percent budget decline.
News
Agencies Are Supposed to Avoid Furloughs
The law provides at least limited flexibility to cut elsewhere, even under a sequester.
Oversight
Freeze Federal Hiring So Critical Feds Don’t Need to Be Furloughed, Lawmaker Says
Sen. Coburn also demands documents on grant-promoting expenses.
Management