Defense
Aerospace companies are healthy but dreading sequestration, says industry chief
Blakey calls on Congress to 'check partisanship' and avoid fiscal cliff.
Management
In the Face of Loss, How Gratitude Helped Me Thrive
When the author’s beloved dog passed away, an experiment in gratitude helped her through and deepened her relationship with her husband
Defense
Furloughs, hiring freeze on the table as Defense begins sequester planning
OMB delivers guidance to Pentagon on implementing across-the-board cuts.
Defense
Defense not monitoring cost-cutting initiatives, report finds
Defense needs standardized metrics to gauge savings and reinvestments, watchdog says.
Management
Best Practices Do Not Work
When it comes to change management, stay as far away as possible from implementing "cookie cutter" best practices in your organization.
Management
3 Ways Smart IT Can Reform Government
Three prescriptions for government agencies looking to accelerate reform through information technology.
Management
Senate backs lower contractor pay cap, break for women-owned firms
Defense bill would limit reimbursements for executive compensation to $230,700.
Management
1,000 Chainsaws Delivered: How GSA Supports Sandy Relief
Acting Administrator Tangherlini explains how GSA's Disaster Relief Program provides critical support to federal agencies assisting in the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Sandy.
Management
'Boo-urns!': Mr. Burns Explains the Fiscal Cliff
The Simpsons' resident old rich guy tries to explain the fiscal cliff to we common folk.
Management
Clinton administration heavyweights offer spending cuts, tax reforms
Center for American Progress report seeks to curb debt using code progressivity.
Management
Gallup: Most Government Workers Like Working in the Public Sector
Though the majority of Americans would much prefer to work in the private sector.
Management
Can Bill Clinton's Dream Team Fix the Fiscal-Cliff Negotiations?
A group of economic advisers from the Clinton era thinks it may have stumbled upon a brilliant solution for America's current economic situation. Which, given today's Washington gridlock, may not be all that brilliant.
Defense
Provision slashing up to 36,000 Defense jobs stays alive
Senate defeats amendment that would have eliminated a 5 percent cut in the Pentagon’s civilian, contractor workforce.
Management
For a Leader, Which Matters More: Marriage Vows or the Oath of Office?
Reconsidering how we think about public figures' personal responsibilities.
Management
DCAA’s auditing triage continues to draw criticism
Pentagon inspector general says execution of risk-based approach missed $250 million in savings.
Management
The Four Skills Employees Need in 2013
Employers are looking for particular skill sets in new and current employees.
Management
Mars Curiosity's ‘History Making’ Discovery Revealed, With a Caveat
NASA announced the discovery of organic compounds on the surface of Mars, though won't yet say if they originated from the planet's surface.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: Debunking the ambition myth as an excuse for the gender wage gap
Career and family choices aren't the only thing holding back women's earnings. Recent research shows that there is bias, too ... even if we're uncomfortable to call it out.
Management
The 'Plum Book' is out in print and digital formats
2012 edition features searchable Web app.
Management