Management
Management agenda enters new era without top promoter
Few observers think that the departure of Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels will throw the president's management agenda into a tailspin. Quite the contrary, some think that the agenda will continue at an accelerated pace.
Management
Office of Management and Budget director to resign
The White House announced Tuesday that Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels would leave his post within 30 days. He is expected to announce a run for governor of Indiana.
Management
Data shows 'human capital crisis' may be overstated
Over the past three years, the human capital crisis has been used to explain almost every problem with the federal workforce. It turns out the rhetoric is a little overheated.
Management
Think tank urges Democrats to focus on government reform
Democrats need to make reforming government, including overhauling the civil service structure, a key policy issue, or they will continue to be painted as the party that supports "big government," a Democratic think tank asserted Thursday.
Management
GAO seeks personnel flexibility, name change
General Accounting Office chief David Walker has proposed legislation that would give the congressional watchdog agency freedom from key personnel restrictions contained in Title 5 of the U.S. Code, and would change the name of the agency to the Government Accountability Office.
Management
Postal Service rejects ‘right to strike’ proposal for unions
CHICAGO—The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday backed off a proposal that would have given unionized workers the right to strike.
Management
Army Corps to launch reorganization in fall
In October, the Army Corps of Engineers will unveil plans for a major reorganization that would centralize management in Washington, the agency’s chief told employees on Tuesday.
Defense