Management
Second Terms are for Second Chances
New terms mean new chances: Three things all federal leaders should do to get through transition, advance their career and support agency mission.
Management
State Department nixes rocker's bid to be 'ambassador of partying'
Officials pull back invitation for Andrew W.K. to visit embassy in Bahrain.
Management
Advanced Technology Reveals the Invisible in Centuries-old Manuscripts
The Library of Congress is using an advanced imaging technique to look for hidden text in old documents, including the Declaration of Independence.
Oversight
Former SEC inspector general challenges allegations of bias, sexual improprieties
Fired whistleblower included claims in suit alleging wrongful termination.
Management
Feds worry transition to second Obama term will break their stride
Key concerns are lack of transparency and communication from leaders, survey finds.
Management
Video: Pioneering Technological Advances at NIST
A young physicist has made pioneering scientific discoveries that in time could lead to significant advances in health care, commu- nications, computing and technology.
Management
Head of the SEC steps down
Mary Schapiro praises the ‘sacrifices’ and hard work of agency employees.
Management
Survive Holiday Party Small Talk with the FORD Technique
A foolproof tool to start a conversation with anyone.
Management
Obama administration falls slightly short of goal for cutting improper payments
White House touts progress reducing error rate.
Management
Can Obama Dodge the Second-Term Trap?
Knowing the past is not enough. The pratfalls that vexed Obama’s predecessors weren’t always predictable.
Management
OMB gets improved ratings from its own employees
Agency shows gains across the board in annual federal employee survey.
Oversight
Lieberman: fiscal cliff deal 'not a certainty'
Right now, says retiring senator, government is on "automatic pilot" to go over the cliff.
Management
Poll: Americans worried about fiscal cliff
More than two thirds think politicians will act like "spoiled children" in addressing budget and tax issues.
Management
NASA to Reveal Historic Discovery in December
NASA won't say what the rover's big discovery might be until early December.
Management
Employee morale dips as commitment to mission holds steady
Satisfaction with pay continues to drop, annual survey of federal workers shows.
Nextgov
DISA boosts mobile management software buy to 300,000 licenses
System will let managers remotely ‘deliver, update and delete’ apps on employee devices.
Management
Homeland Security achieves new level in auditability
Officials call first 'qualified' opinion in five financial areas an 'extraordinary accomplishment.'
Management
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
Money would fund a docket to organize claims, create transparency in process.
Management