News

An Emmy for Obama?

Between Two Ferns gets nominated by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Defense

Real U.S. Defense Secretary Phones Internet's U.S. Defense Secretary

Hagel calls goalkeeper Tim Howard to congratulate him on historic World Cup performance.

Pay & Benefits

The White House’s Total Payroll is Down, But the Typical Staffer is Earning More

Average pay for a White House aide is nearly $83,000, similar to that of other feds.

Management

What Tests Today’s Contractors: 5 Charts Illustrating the Acquisition Landscape

Contract solicitations are up, spending is down.

Management

Why Data Sharing Is the Future of Government

Communication across all levels of government will be key to effective operations and services.

Management

What Is a Leader Without Character?

Business executive Jack London examines the most important indicator of an individual's success.

Management

#Budgetday Twitter Buzz

Reaction to the president's fiscal 2015 federal budget varies widely.

Pay & Benefits

Drinking and Sleeping: How D.C.-Area Feds Are Spending Their Snow Day

Washington’s federal employees are taking advantage of their post-Oscar day off thanks to Mother Nature, according to the Twittersphere.

News

Feds Remain a Presence at the Oscars

Agency employees dot major Academy Award-nominated films for the second consecutive year.

Management

Rethinking the Modern Federal Manager

GovExec's Kellie Lunney says 'change agility' is a key leadership trait in uncertain times.

News

Try to Buy a Gorilla, Get a Federal Agent in a Gorilla Suit

In 1993, Fish and Wildlife agents nabbed a criminal by using unconventional methods.

News

Storify: GovExec Live-tweets the State of the Union

Obama focuses on jobs, public-private partnerships in his fifth SOTU.

Management

Creating Your Own Economy With a Side Business

Financial expert Kimberly Palmer explains how to tap into your entrepreneurial side.

News

Oscar Loves Uncle Sam

2013 Academy Awards honor films with plots involving federal law enforcement, astronauts -- and even the FDA.

Management

Making Government Easier to Understand

Annetta Cheek and the Center for Plain Language look to eliminate jargon and overly complicated government communication.

Management

Can You Save the Whales With a Smartphone?

NOAA's Whale Alert mobile app can keep mariners from striking the endangered North Atlantic right whale.