Management
Keeping employees could be tougher than attracting them, officials say
Retention and branding are major human capital challenges, VA and Education CHCOs say.
Management
NOAA grapples with uncertainty over Obama reorganization plan
Proposed move from Commerce to Interior adds to concern about budget cuts.
Management
GSA to Trump: You're hired
Real estate magnate is selected to redevelop Old Post Office building in downtown Washington.
News
Buck Stops With Managers on Hiring
At a Government Executive Leadership Briefing this morning, two chief human capital officers at major agencies had a fairly blunt message for federal managers: Get with the program on hiring reform.
Tech
NIH to get more Alzheimer's funding
Some 5 million Americans likely have the disease now and that figure could double by 2050.
Pay & Benefits
Senators express frustration over OPM backlog of retirement claims
In letter to OMB, three lawmakers from Virginia and Maryland seek new safeguard procedures.
Management
Survey says only 2.3 percent of college students want federal jobs
Government should overhaul its pay system to help generate more interest in vacancies, nonprofit says.
Oversight
Head of Postal Regulatory Commission traveled much as USPS struggled financially, the Post reports
Ruth Goldway spent more than $70,000 and hundreds of days on the road, the paper says.
Management
Leadership Lessons: Inez Moore Tenenbaum, Consumer Product Safety Commission
CPSC chief opens lines of communication.
Management
U.S. withdraws staff from Syrian embassy
Deteriorating Syrian security situation shows 'Assad is losing control of the country,' U.S. official says.
Management
Obama: We are moving 'in the right direction'
President touts his administration's accomplishments in the face of a gridlocked Congress during NBC interview.
Management
Gingrich defends lunar ambitions
GOP contender says talk in Florida of building a moon base "was not some slip."
Management
White House names new procurement policy chief
Joseph Jordan is a former contracting official at the Small Business Administration.
Defense
Joint Chiefs chairman pushes BRAC
Dempsey says some Defense savings must come from infrastructure.
Management
Deputy secretaries cite their proudest accomplishments
Panel examines challenges facing politically appointed chief operating officers.
Management
How To Deliver Better Feedback
Rypple's Nick Stein explains his company and gives some tips for giving – and getting – effective feedback.
Management
House Republican seeks to curb 'deceitful' subcontracting
Bill is aimed at fighting unjustified insourcing in federal procurement.
Defense
Romney bashes announcement on Afghan troop withdrawal
He says unveiling the date 'makes absolutely no sense.'
Oversight