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

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

Obama on Management Reform: It's a Private Matter

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

News

Moneyball Government, Again

Will the feds ever use hard evidence to make budget decisions?

Editor's Notebook

Breaking Ranks

A shortsighted decision to shut down a senior executive bonus program.

News

Obama Breaks Ranks With Senior Executives

A shortsighted decision to shut down a senior executive bonus program.

News

Meeting Your Goals in a Time of Austerity

A key OMB official takes your questions about getting the most from your teams while cutting costs.

News

Management and the Romney Transition That Wasn't

The would-be president would have had a relatively small transition staff dedicated to federal management issues.

Editor's Notebook

An Audacious Endeavor

Striving for high-performance government under trying circumstances.

News

Pete Williams, Government Operations and Getting it Right

Learning from being on the inside.

News

A Framework for Response to Boston Explosions

A fusion center sponsored by the Homeland Security Department will likely serve as a hub.