Management
The End of PowerPoint As You Know It
Fewer bullet points and more images are the key to presentations that stick.
Oversight
Did an FAA employee violate Hatch Act by laying out budget scenarios?
OSC investigates official’s comments during Seattle town hall.
Defense
Union concerned about VA’s ability to expand access to mental health care
Retaliation against whistleblowers could hurt efforts to implement recent executive order, AFGE says.
Management
Nine Tech Tips for Starting a New Government Job
Get new employees up to speed by following these tips.
Management
How to Write A Great Performance Review
Fed Coach Tom Fox gives tips for delivering effective feedback.
Defense
Paul Ryan attacks Obama on Defense spending
Obama adviser criticizes Ryan for voting to support sequestration.
Management
Romney: GOP involvement in 2011 debt deal was ‘mistake’
Presidential candidate says sequestration should not have been proposed.
Management
Gallup: Signs of an Obama convention bounce
August jobs numbers could render the gains fleeting.
Management
Want lead with that? Toxic materials found in Navy dining area
OSHA cites the service for 21 'serious violations' following three inspections.
Tech
Mars mission director’s message to feds: Persevere
Patience and willingness to make hard decisions are critical, says Doug McCuistion.
Management
How the CFPB Stole Talent from Silicon Valley
Using lean development, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was able to recruit, and scale, quickly
Management
The 8 Federal Agencies Most Attractive to New Grads
Only a handful of agencies appeal to millennials.
Management
Full text of Obama's speech
The president accepts his party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention.
Management
Obama backs ambitious government but warns of limits on effectiveness
Government is a “force for good,” he says, but must be "leaner and more efficient."
Management
Convention insiders: ‘It’s Hillary’s if she wants it’ in 2016
The secretary of state is currently the clear frontrunner to be the Democratic candidate next time around.
Pay & Benefits
Spending cuts likely to trigger furloughs
Budget expert is not optimistic Congress will reach deal to avoid governmentwide cuts before deadline.
Management
'Energy and excitement' make presidential transitions ripe for innovation
Expertise of career feds is key to collaboration and success, panelists say.
Management
President’s speech will tackle deficit reduction, entitlement reform
Obama will talk about decisions needed to get spending under control, campaign aide says.
Management