Management
Lawmaker Launches Investigation Into SES Reassignments
Top oversight Democrat says Interior Department may have violated civil service laws.
News
Trump to Cabinet: I’m Cutting Your Budgets, But Expect ‘Lots of Heart’
All departments must fight for spending reductions, president says.
Nextgov
GAO Denies Equifax Bid Protest on IRS Contract
In its ruling, GAO said Equifax’ contentions were “unreasonable,” allowing IRS to move forward on a contract with Experian.
Oversight
Expose on DEA Opioid Policy Prompts Repeal Bill from Senator
Law sponsored by Trump’s drug czar nominee relaxed enforcement against distributors; West Virginia senator calls for nominee to withdraw.
Management
The Cult of Productivity Has a Counterproductive Flaw
Most arguments about productivity only consider the individual. Our data shows that's a mistake.
Nextgov
DHS to Order Agencies Implement Email, Website Encryption Tools
Agencies must implement DMARC and STARTTLS within three months, according to the DHS order.
Management
Puerto Rico is Still a Disaster Zone, Three Weeks After Hurricane Maria
Twenty-eight hospitals are operating without electricity.
Management
Obama Picks Genius Hip-Hop Portraitist Kehinde Wiley to Paint His Official Presidential Portrait
The artist will imaginably have a novel spin on the traditionally formal composition.
Management
Is Your Agency Ready for New Evidence-Based Policy Tools?
The goal is to strengthen a culture of learning and improvement.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Border Wall Prototypes Are Here
Stephen Colbert showcases the samples of the Trump plan for the southern border.
Route Fifty
Rethinking Hazard Mapping After Wildfires Entered Urban Areas Thought to Be ‘Unburnable’
Local officials across the West should pay attention to what happened to one devastated neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California.
Management
Zinke Cracks Down on Sexual Harassment in National Park Service
Almost 39 percent of National Park Service employees say they've experienced harassment within the last year.
Management
The 6 Agencies Where Employee Morale Has Declined the Most
State Department sees decline in satisfaction and engagement, while the African Development Fund reversed course on 2016 gains.
Oversight
House Moves Bills Enhancing Whistleblower Protections
Supervisors found to have retaliated against employees who report possible wrongdoing would face mandatory discipline.
Management
How to Beat Burnout at Work
Burnout isn't only about being too busy—it can also arise when workers feel under-utilized or full of self-doubt.
Oversight
Trump Keeps Passing the Buck to Congress
On Obamacare subsidies, the Iran deal, and DACA, the president has taken unprecedented steps to hand executive authority back to lawmakers.
Management
U.S. Government Agencies are Buying Ads On Facebook—In Russian
Voice of America spends tens of thousands of dollars on Facebook ads.
Nextgov
House Bill Would Allow Companies to Hack Back—With Limits
The bill would let hacked companies steal back or destroy their files but not cause exact retribution on hackers.
Management
How Trump’s End to Obamacare Subsidies Increases the Threat of a Government Shutdown
White House also calls for Congress to cancel $5.6 billion in agency appropriations.
Management