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
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.
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