Oversight
Analysis: Sequestration Shows That Congress Needs to Be Fixed
Time to reform the institutional dysfunction that led us to crude budget cuts.
Management
5 Cartoons Guaranteed to Make You a Better Manager
Five animations that will give you new insights into the nature of managing people.
Management
What’s the Difference Between Employee Engagement and Employee Satisfaction?
This week GovExec helps you explore the difference and more.
Management
Critics Cut Homeland Security a Break on 10th Anniversary
Senators and auditors praise progress on management reforms.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Reconsiders Automatic Enrollment
Board thinks younger feds are contributing too much to the plan’s safest offering.
Defense
National Guard Accidentally Sends Furlough Notices
Letters went out after the Pentagon ordered a delay last Thursday.
Management
CBO Chief on the Impossible Job of Gauging How Much Legislation Costs
Elmendorf explains discrepancies in Recovery Act estimates.
Nextgov
Twitter Needs to Deal With Misinformation. Here's How
The social network needs a better way to deal with errors and corrections.
Nextgov
VA Awards Omnibus IT Contracts Valued at $5.3 Billion
Three firms will vie for computer and network gear orders for five years.
Defense
John Kerry's Surprise Tour Takes Him to Afghanistan to Smooth Things Over
Secretary of State Kerry made another unannounced visit to a country in the Middle East.
Management
Snow Falls in Washington, but Agencies Remain Open
Despite snow, employees expected to report to work on time.
Management
The 5 Best Management Tips of the Week
Why you need to stop hitting the snooze button and more in a round up of the best management tips from around the web.
Management
FAA Announces Closure of 149 Air Traffic Control Towers
Sequestration-related cuts questioned by controllers’ association.
Management
Ask EIG: Are You a Leader With 'The Goods'?
The three things trustworthy government leaders have.
Management
Don't Worry, Meat Will be Inspected Under Sequester
USDA avoids some furloughs, but secretary still demands a longer-term solution.
Management
Air Force: Fantasy Football Could Help Boost Spirits in Uncertain Times
The project isn’t funded by taxpayers, spokeswoman stresses.
Management
USPS Ranks Last Among Postal Services Worldwide, Report Finds
The U.S. agency is burdened by legacy costs and lack of innovation.
Management
How I Lead: Talking Leadership with DHS' Manager of SES Candidate Development
A Q&A with Craig Heintz of DHS about leadership, learning and what motivates him.
Management
With GSA Canceling Trainings, How Can Feds Develop New Skills?
A panel of young leaders offer ideas for how managers can create learning opportunities when more formal means have been cancelled.
Management