News

House GOPer: No Back Pay for Feds Home Watching Netflix

Rep. Ted Yoho reverses himself on the issue of retroactive pay for furloughed employees.

News

Do Lawmakers Fear Mobs of Angry Feds?

According to one report, they're beefing up security at district offices.

News

Celebrating Public Service Under 'Really Stupid Circumstances'

The Service to America Medals gala was a moving and ironic event.

News

The 'Nonessential' Label: Cruel and Wrong

It's not just unfair to trivialize certain employees in the shutdown. It's incorrect.

Defense

Obama to Troops, Civilians: We'll Support You in Shutdown

President issues video message to Defense employees as shutdown begins.

Editor's Note

Government Giveth...

What Uncle Sam provides, he also can take away.

Management

Obama: Federal Employees Will Be Hit Hard by Shutdown

Feds “will be hurt greatly,” president says in urging action to prevent funding crisis.

Management

Washington Navy Yard to Remain Closed Tuesday

Only essential personnel will be allowed into the complex as shooting investigation continues.

Management

Lamenting a "Senseless Act of Terror" While Praising the Response

President pledges to honor service of victims.

Editor's Notebook

No Excuses

How to be effective even under today’s trying conditions.

Pay & Benefits

Obama Issues Plan for 1 Percent Pay Raise Next Year

Move comes in the absence of congressional action on ending the three-year federal pay freeze.

Defense

Ex-Air Force Chief to Lead Effort to Slash Defense Headquarters Operations

Review aimed at 20 percent budget cut for the Office of the Secretary of Defense and elimination of overhead positions.

News

Tell Us How You Really Feel About Workplace Communication

Are your bosses talking to you? And are you getting the message?

News

When Drinking on the Job Makes You Better

In-office imbibing used to be common. Was that true in government, too?

Editor's Notebook

Transforming Defense

A new publication for a new era in national security.

News

The Highest-Performing Operation in Government

Would you believe a federal office has been called the most efficient in the world?

News

Contest: Make These Bills Rhyme

News

Hey, Let's Move Federal Employees to Detroit!

A modest proposal for solving the bankrupt city's financial woes.

News

Welcome to a New Era in Covering Defense

The launch of Defense One.

News

Obama on Management Reform: It's a Private Matter

President says his new reform agenda will be driven by private sector leaders.