People
VA leaders defend chief of staff
Veterans Affairs leaders rebuff congressional calls for the removal of John Gingrich over his responsibility for spending abuses.
People
VA cracks down on conference spending
The Veterans Administration has set new rules intended to prevent a repeat of the conference spending probe that culminated in its top human resources officer's resignation.
People
Management fellowship program strives to demystify application process
Featuring an interactive guide to the fellowship process, PathtoPMF.com is intended to make it easier for promising new public-sector leaders to enter the federal ranks.
Cybersecurity
Why branding matters -- even in government
More focus on building and enhancing the employer brand could help agencies find and keep talent.
People
The long-awaited 'retirement tsunami' has begun
A growing wave of retiring feds is leaving a knowledge gap, and experts fear the next tier of employees may not be ready to step up.
People
The mobile revolution could transform the next-generation federal workforce
Today's children are tomorrow's workforce -- plugged in, connected and ready for an office without walls. Will the government be ready for them?
People
Videoconferencing slow to gain ground in government
Videoconferencing technology could save the federal government nearly $13 billion every year, according to at least one estimate, but agencies face hurdles in adopting it.
Cybersecurity
GAO, OPM: IT skills gap remains a critical concern
First designated as high risk 11 years ago, human capital management is still on the front burner.
People
GAO: Agencies rarely use waiver to bring back retired feds at full pay
Rehired federal employees who draw annuity payments could be paid full salaries as well, despite a rule against it, but agencies are rarely using their waiver power, GAO finds.
People
Rising Star: Stephen Ander
Stephen Ander, now a consultant at Gallup, developed a plan to improve the Secret Service's hiring process while working there.
People
Election 2012: What's at stake for feds?
Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Barack Obama offer competing visions for America. But how do they stand on federal priorities?
People
Planning for -- and surviving -- sequestration
With sequestration possible in just a few months, experts offer tips to help managers minimize the impact of budget cuts on employees and agency missions.
People
Counting federal employees is no simple task
The federal workforce is on the hot seat as policymakers try to cut costs, but the simple question of how big the workforce is yields no definitive answer.
People
Research just proves the obvious? Not so fast.
Academic research is full of surprises, Steve Kelman maintains, even though many people believe it only shows what's already obvious.
People
Will feds get a pay raise?
President Barack Obama suggested a pay raise for federal employees, but it's conditional on lawmakers working together.
Cybersecurity
Federal IT workforce needs training investment, expert says
Technology aids the workforce, but the government's IT security personnel need investments in training and development opportunities to truly thrive.
Modernization
Collaboration: The key to solving common management problems
A white paper details strategies to solve two common challenges for federal managers.
People
What the GOP platform means to feds
The Republican party's platform details plans for the federal workforce, including changes to pay and a vision for a smaller government.
People
GSA's crackdown on spending saves millions
Acting Administrator Dan Tangherlini promises more savings yet to come in his quest to curb waste.
People