Management
We Are Losing the War Against Email
It is taking people nearly 10 percent longer, on average, to answer their email than it did a year ago.
Management
Ethics office issues inauguration warnings to feds
Federal employees can attend Inaugural events but can’t receive preferential treatment.
Nextgov
No good news for government IT in sequestration delay
Observers say budget cuts may be preferable to uncertainty.
Management
Agencies, contractors chafe at cliff deal’s uncertainty on sequestration
Delay called ‘worst possible outcome’ for planners.
Management
Three Lessons Dick Clark Taught Us About Succession Planning
Though Clark passed away, his legacy remains on New Year's Eve.
Management
Acting FAA chief confirmed as agency’s permanent leader
Major challenges include implementation of the NextGen air traffic control modernization effort.
Management
The Federal Performance System: Looking Back to Look Forward
A look at OMB's new performance management framework and what it means for federal leaders.
Oversight
Why the House GOP left the Hurricane Sandy relief bill out in the cold
The $27 billion relief package for states affected by the storm will likely die.
Management
How to Negotiate for Anything
Negotiation is a universal art, but many of us are surprisingly bad at it.
Management
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Lack of sleep has been linked to a variety of health conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and depression.
Management
White House recasts CBO score of ‘cliff’ deal
Zients stresses 10-year deficit reduction of $737 billion.
Oversight
Winners and losers in fiscal cliff deal
Middle-class taxpayers dodge hikes, but those hoping for a grand bargain are disappointed.
Management
Pulling back from the cliff: House passes compromise measure
Move sets stage for potential automatic spending cuts and government shutdown in two months.
Pay & Benefits
House votes to extend federal pay freeze
Legislation would override President Obama's order lifting the freeze at the end of March.
Oversight
Here's what's in the fiscal cliff deal
From tax hikes to a two-month delay in sequestration.
Oversight
Fiscal compromise sets stage for new year of mini-cliffs
Senate approves measure that would delay automatic spending cuts -- for now.
Management
Obama: No long-term deal on sequestration
President indicates final action to prevent automatic spending cuts will have to be part of future agreement.
Management
Analysis: America's greatest economic weakness was its government in 2012
The dysfunction of our political system is now sapping confidence from businesses and families. It may be the single biggest hurdle standing in the way of our prosperity.
Management