Management
We're About To Find Out How Big The Gig Economy Actually Is
The U.S. government is preparing to release data on the number of temps, contract workers, and freelancers.
Oversight
Analysis: The Flaw in Trump's Obstruction-of-Justice Defense
The president isn’t above the law, whatever his lawyers may claim—but prosecutors will face an unusually high burden to prove any misconduct.
Management
IRS Plans to Hire 1,700, Upgrade Outdated Technology
In a new strategic plan, the agency projects a 17 percent increase in phone calls as it implements the new tax law.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Implements Obama Order Authorizing Volunteer Contributions to Combined Federal Campaign
Officials encourage using volunteerism as a team-building exercise, and suggest a “fair and open selection process” to identify where to give.
News
How NSA Motivated Employees to Keep Secrets in the 50s and 60s
Recently released security posters show whimsy and cultural savvy.
Route Fifty
How Gun Violence Decreased in Chicago
May was the city's 15th month of declining gun violence, which police attribute to increased hiring, strengthened community policing efforts and investments in technology.
Oversight
EPA Chief Loses a Round in Court on Release of Climate Change Studies
Nonprofit’s FOIA victory comes as emails suggest Pruitt assigned staff to buy a Trump mattress.
Defense
The U.S. Navy Is Developing Mothership Drones for Coastal Defense
The service is looking to accelerate the way it buys, builds and drills drones and robotic ships.
Management
The Federal Agencies With the Most (and Least) Sexual Harassment
At every agency, more women than men report harassment.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The President and Some Kims
Donald Trump met with Kim Kardashian and got a letter from Kim Jong-un.
Management
Blame Weak Management, Not Lack of Authority, for Poor Performers
For the most part, federal supervisors already have the ability to do all of the things described in Trump’s new executive order on removal procedures.
Management
Jokey Bosses Can Encourage Rule Breakers
"Bosses who crack jokes in the office may be opening the door to the idea that it's okay to violate rules in the workplace.
Route Fifty
The Difficult Balance of Transparency and Privacy for Local Governments
“Risk will never be zero so it has to be actively managed,” according to Jason Lally, data services manager for the city and county of San Francisco.
Management
Union Files Suit to Block Executive Orders on Official Time, Firing
NTEU argues that the orders contradict provisions of the 1978 Civil Service Reform Act.
Management
Trump and Kim Will Talk After All—But About What?
The on-again, off-again meeting between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un is apparently happening. But there's little evidence that North Korea actually wants to denuclearize.
Management
Pompeo Ends FOIA ‘Surge’ That Sidelined Hundreds of Diplomats
The transfers, which began under then-Secretary Rex Tillerson, were seen as retaliation for involvement in programs unpopular with the Trump administration.
Management
The Fine Print of Trump's Executive Order on Official Time
In addition to requiring union employees to spend at least 75 percent of their work hours on agency business, the executive order attempts to significantly reduce hours spent per employee on official time.
Management
Secret Service Overpaid Political Campaigns by Nearly $4 Million, GAO Finds
Error found in reimbursements to campaigns for seats agents used on charter flights.
Management
Poll: More Americans Want the 'Best People' in Government Than Private Sector
Trump promised to bring the best into federal service, but is helping many find the exits.
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