performance

Can the federal workforce work both at-will and non-politically?

The old question persists. Why should it be so difficult to remove underperforming federal employees?

Workforce

How can government agencies be more diverse and equitable?

Commentary

Exclusive

Episode 12: Marketing IT Service Offerings: Ensure your messaging is on target with helping government improve performance, customer experience and operational costs

Market Chat

professional architects in formal wear working with laptop at modern office, businessmen group

A boss’ eye view of teleworking

Federal Report

FILE - In this Wednesday Dec. 5, 2012, file photo, soldiers salute the U.S. flag during the Pledge of Allegiance at a welcome home ceremony for soldiers returning from a deployment in Afghanistan, at Fort. Carson, Colo. For veterans, the GI Bill can be the ticket to a debt-free college education. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File)

Veterans preference, not so much

Mike Causey

Make-or-buy decision never settled

Tom Temin Commentary

Rep. Latham wants to beef up agency performance requirements

Congress

OPM launching federal hiring toolkit, new interactive dashboard to reach cross-agency goals

Management

Legislative roundtable

FEDtalk

More progress needed on Obama’s performance management agenda

Lessons for managing dashboards

Ready, Aim, You’re Fired

Would federal workers be happier if the government would backup managers when they discipline slackers and fired incompetents? Or is that already happening?…

Mike Causey

GAO: How to better implement new projects

Lisa Shames is director of natural resources and environment at the Government Accountability Office and shares tips for your agency.

Industry Chatter: Prepare for performance under a microscope

Audio coming. Your agency will be under greater scrutiny for performance. How can you prepare and ensure you’re meeting goals? Anne Reed, CEO of ASI Government, shares some advice.