Management

SBA misapplying policy on sole-source contracts, GAO says

Auditors find implementation of justification requirement off to slow start.

Defense

Meet Chuck Hagel, your 'likely' new Secretary of Defense

The former senator and infantryman reportedly visited the White House to discuss the position.

Management

Office Workers Lose Focus Every Three Minutes

If you're reading this at work, it probably means you're distracted. Don't worry. You're not alone.

Management

3 Ways to Better Organize Team Meetings

A look at how the VA Innovation Initiative conducts team meetings to foster collaboration and communication.

Management

What Your Email Inbox Count Says About You

What's your email management type? Two writers set out to explore the multifaceted art of inbox maintenance.

Management

Senator fears agencies are missing out on food contractor rebates

McCaskill probe sparks calls for switch to governmentwide strategic sourcing.

Management

Behind the scenes of the 57th inauguration

The Joint Task Force-National Capital Region is planning extensive crowd management for Obama's second inauguration.

Management

Helping Researchers Devastated by Superstorm Sandy

The NIH is helping scientists cope with the storm's devastation of research facilities at New York University.

Management

In a Crisis, Be Like Eliot Spitzer, Not Anthony Weiner

Lessons from recent history about the wrong way, and the right way, to handle a crisis.

Defense

Defense companies also worried about nondefense budget cuts

Overall discretionary spending in both defense and nondefense accounts would hurt firms, they say.

Management

Tips for Surviving Email Crises From Clinton's 'Masters of Disaster'

A how-to brought to you by the guys who defended Bill Clinton on impeachment.

Management

A Year in Search: Google’s 2012 Year in Review

Google highlights the year that was, including the people and accomplishments of the federal government.

Defense

Analysis: Why Obama can—and must—cut defense spending

The Cold War is over, the national budget is overstretched, and voters are on board. Will the president follow through on his chance to shrink the Pentagon?

Tech

Helping intelligence agencies better predict the future

Could human and machine forecasters work together to increase their foresight?

Management

Boehner, Obama no closer to cliff deal after latest offers

The president and speaker remain hundreds of billions of dollars apart in talks.

Management

How We Set Ourselves Up to Fail

By designing our environments with an awareness of psychology and self, we could alter how we reach our goals.

Management

Analysis: Don’t be fooled -- this transition matters more than ever

Second-term leadership changes are pivotal as agencies face fiscal pressure.