Management
USPS pension surplus looks much smaller than originally thought
Lower interest rates have led to a more than $8 billion drop off in excess funds.
Management
There's Nothing Lazy About Working from Bed
Is clacking away on a laptop in bed more comfortable and productive than at a desk? Of course!
Management
Whistleblower protection act heads to president’s desk
Senate clears bipartisan bill that covers TSA employees for the first time.
Defense
Meet the leading contender to replace David Petraeus at the CIA
The agency's acting director could soon become permanent.
Management
Get used to bigger government, former Treasury secretary says
Larry Summers says public sector will be a larger part of the future economy.
Management
The 3 Basics All Organizations Need To Survive
Teams that thrive during uncertainty have developed these three basic principles.
Oversight
Key GOP senators vow to oppose Susan Rice as Secretary of State
John McCain says he'd block her; Lindsey Graham doesn't trust her.
Management
Pentagon acquisition chief focuses on workforce amid budget challenges
Kendall expands two-year-old better buying initiative citing contracting complexity, some mistakes.
Management
Some Encouraging Leadership from a Marine
An unknown shows lessons on quietly accepting responsibility.
Management
Groups urge Congress to lower cap on contractor pay
Coalition asks lawmakers to set maximum executive compensation for non-Defense contractors at $400,000.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB targets paychecks of managers who don’t comply with its decisions
Board expands authority to enforce its rulings on employee mistreatment.
Management
Contract competition increasing at DHS, think tank says
Spending on basic research and development is a concern.
Management
VA Plans to Move 600,000 Employees to Cloud Email
The government expects to save $5 billion by moving to more nimble cloud computing.
Management
As Campaign Fades Away, Secret Service and Facebook Abandon Romney
How does a billion dollar presidential campaign shut down? Fast.
Management
3 Bad Research Techniques That Will Ruin Your Work
In light of bad polling during the election, a look at other bad research methods that will foul a study.
Management
John Kerry's name being floated for Defense post, not State
Susan Rice now a frontrunner for State nomination.
Management
3 Simple Steps to Manage Change and Transition
Three ways to help your team, and yourself, get through the changes ahead.
Oversight
Issa holds out hope for postal reform this Congress
Differences persist in House and Senate plans, but key Republican is optimistic.
Management
Outgoing Treasury secretary immersed in fiscal-cliff negotiations
Timothy Geithner is playing a crucial role in the showdown over expiring tax cuts and automatic spending cuts.
Management