Management

Jack Lew and His Squiggly Signature Are Your New Treasury Secretary

Lew has a tough job ahead of him.

Management

OMB Expands Sequestration Guidance, Increasing Scrutiny of Expenses

Controller addresses planning, communication and collective bargaining over furloughs.

Management

Examining The Human Connectome Project

A look at the NIH-supported effort that’s aimed at revealing the “symphony” that’s happening at the speed of thought within our brains every second of every day.

Management

What Time Does the Sequester Start?

So, since nobody is trying to stop it, when does the sequester actually begin?

Management

Planned DHS Resignation Inspires an Hour of Political Fury

Gary Mead's unfortunately timed notice is sucked into sequester firestorm.

Management

The 3 Essential Things Great Leaders Understand

From presidents to generals, reflections gleaned from a career working around great leaders.

Pay & Benefits

OSHA Will Not Furlough Employees

Labor agency is freezing hiring and bonuses to comply with impending budget cuts.

Management

Giving a Team Presentation? 3 Things Co-Presenters Need to Do

Avoid the awkwardness of presenting with others by following these three tips.

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