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.
Management
Are Government Workers Learning Anything?
Government’s New Breed of Executives—Chief Learning Officers—are working to ensure organizations are creating cultures of learning and development.
Management
GAO Readies Its ‘Naughty List’ of Duplicative Programs
This holiday season, the Government Accountability Office is compiling a list and checking it twice – of all the government programs it deems as potentially duplicative or overlapping.
Management
Senators press Army to step up contractor suspensions
Letter cites delays in barring bad actors from work in Afghanistan.
Management
A Secretary John Kerry would elevate climate issues
The Massachusetts Democrat is a possible choice for the top State and Defense jobs.
Defense
Afghans sit on basic tools to fight money laundering
Auditors fault embassy and DHS for stalled training of locals.
Management
Poll Shows Americans Fear Entitlement Cuts the Most in 'Cliff' Talks
A plurality have already fingered a favorite scapegoat if Congress and the White House fail to reach an agreement: everyone
Management
Analysis: Obama is using the permacampaign to change Washington from the outside
The president aims to win the fiscal-cliff debate the same he won the election -- barnstorming through battleground states and email-blasting supporters.
Management
Start Your Day With The 8 Irresistible Principles of Fun
Having a rough morning? Want more fun in your life? Start your day with this video.
Management
23,600 employees accept Postal Service buyouts
Separation incentives are part of ongoing workforce reduction effort as lawmakers continue to pursue reforms.
Management