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

Obama Tackles Questions about Fiscal Cliff on Twitter

President Obama took to Twitter to answer people's questions about tax increases associated with the fiscal cliff negotiations.

Management

Best Way to Deal With the Debt Ceiling? Kill It

The best solution would be to abolish the debt ceiling forever.

Management

Dems Press Republicans For Specific Fiscal Plans

Democrats on Sunday said the GOP needs to put forth specific plans to solve the problem.

Management

GSA makes long-awaited move to consolidate FBI headquarters

Requests for information are part of Obama plan to shrink federal footprint.

Management

Baseball players are also worried about the fiscal cliff

Outfielder B.J. Upton asks for $3 million bonus to be paid before Dec. 31.

Management

Sitting for More Than an Hour is Terrible for Your Health

More companies are pushing for standing desks citing growing evidence that sitting results in severe negative health consequences.

Management

'Zero Dark Thirty:' Hunting Down Osama Bin Laden All Over Again

So much of this movie is real, and in new and surprising ways, which makes it newsy and relevant here and now, three weeks before its release. A review of Kathryn Bigelow's thorough and satisfying depiction of the most famous manhunt of our time.

Management

Presidential Management Fellows are mostly happy

Study also shows they would like more guidance from supervisors and better orientation to program.

Pay & Benefits

AFGE, TSA sign first contract

Agreement takes effect Dec. 9.

Management

How Two Presidents Helped Me Deal With Love, Guilt, and Fatherhood

Guidance from Bill Clinton and George W. Bush taught the author how to accept and understand his son’s Asperger’s syndrome.

Management

William Burns for Secretary of State?

The deputy secretary of state could be a viable alternative to Susan Rice or John Kerry.