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
Justice Department grantees lag in stimulus funds reporting
Recovery board posts ‘Wall of Shame’ based on quarterly reports.
Management
NOAA head set to step down in February 2013
Lubchenco says she will return to her family and academia.
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
Employee satisfaction dips by record margin, with pay taking biggest plunge
Two-thirds of agencies see decrease in ratings on Best Places to Work survey.
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