Oversight
GAO to USPS: You Still Have to Deliver Mail Six Days a Week
What the decision means for a plan to drop Saturday mail in August remains unclear.
Defense
Pentagon Delaying Furlough Notices for Two Weeks
Department to analyze impact of spending bill Congress just passed.
Management
Are We Headed for an Acquisition Brain Drain?
Procurement chief warns of an exodus, tells vendors he’d ‘widen the aperture’ to recruit contracting officers.
Management
Leading in Government: The Loneliest Team Sport Around
Ask any senior leader and he or she will tell you that leadership is both a lonely game and a team sport.
Defense
Air Force Wants Help Running Fantasy Football League
The program would serve troops, civilians and family members at installations worldwide.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Agrees to Extend Pay Freeze for Third Year
Legislation that avoids a government shutdown now heads to President Obama.
Management
The Fort Hood Shooter Can't Dodge the Death Penalty
Maj. Nidal Hasan won't be allowed to plead guilty to escape execution.
Management
3 Ways Agency Leadership Can Keep Employees Engaged
Promoting employee engagement is vital right now--here are three ways to do it.
Oversight
Senate Approves 2013 Spending Bill to Keep Government Open
House is warming to the plan, which extends the federal pay freeze and includes amendments to selectively ease sequestration.
Management
The 12 Best Very Small Agencies to Work For in Government
These agencies may be small but what they lack in size they make up for in job satisfaction.
Oversight
Bill Granting GAO More Power Passes House Panel
Legislation would give the comptroller general new investigative and audit authorities.
Management
5 Principles of Highly Effective Meetings
Are you running your meetings with these principles in mind?
Oversight
Analysis: It's Time for the Feds to Investigate Prison Abuse
The Bureau of Prisons has been accused of the systematic mistreatment of mentally ill inmates. DOJ's Office of the Inspector General should look into the matter.
Management
The Complete Guide to Taking Notes Effectively at Work
Everything you need to know about taking notes at work, but never bothered to ask.
Oversight
Politics Punctuate House Sequestration Hearing
Rhetoric rather than government management dominates discussion over furloughs, spending cuts.
Management
Lawmakers Hunt Sequester Alternative in Defense, DHS Savings
Pentagon may miss sequester report deadline, panel warned.
Management
Your Telework How-To: 10 Essentials For Getting Stuff Done at Home
An action plan for making the most of your telework days.
Tech
Nearly 250 Employees Opt to Leave Lockheed’s IT Unit
Voluntary layoffs are part of 'ongoing affordability initiative.'
Management
Married Army Interrogators, Iraqi Teenager Reflect on 10th Anniversary of Iraq War
An Army couple and teenager from Baghdad share memories of the defining event of their lives.
Management