Management

Good Riddance to the Handshake

A terrible custom is gone for good. Hallelujah.

Management

GovExec Daily: Racial Disparities in Coronavirus Treatment

Dr. Tina Sacks joins the show to discuss how the federal government can bridge the gaps in health care and outcomes for racial minorities during and after the pandemic.

Management

Watchdogs Criticize Trump Administration's Deregulation Efforts During Pandemic

Meanwhile, the administration says the red tape rollback is central to boosting coronavirus testing and economic revival.

Management

USPS Board Again Loses Its Quorum Amid Further Leadership Turmoil

Turnover in the top ranks comes as House Democrats renew push to give cash-strapped Postal Service financial relief.

Management

Federal Officials Detail Steps Agencies Must Still Take to Help States Reopen

Dr. Anthony Fauci and others caution that reopening too soon would lead to more uncontrollable outbreaks.

Management

Advancing Science During a Public Health Crisis: An Interview with NSF’s Top HR Officer

“This pandemic has shown everyone that the nature of work is not where you work, but really what you do,” the National Science Foundation’s Wonzie Gardner says.

Management

Project Management and COVID-19 Recovery

Lessons from previous disasters offer a guide for government leaders.

Management

HHS Has Yet to Use Four-Year-Old Authorities to Hire 2,000 Biomedical Researchers

The researchers could have helped CDC, FDA and NIH in coronavirus fight, watchdog says.

Management

Federal Prisons System Opens Hospital at New Coronavirus Hotspot 

The hospital will treat inmates at a correctional complex in Santa Barbara County, Calif. 

Management

Many Agencies Aren’t Ready to Manage in a New World

A recent report provides a framework for improving management quality and ensuring better outcomes for federal programs.

Management

Good Government Groups Are Skeptical of Republican FEC Nominee

A Senate committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Trey Trainor to the agency that enforces campaign finance laws.

Management

USPS Sees Revenue Increase in Second Quarter, Warns Worst Is Yet to Come

Census mailing and package increases helped the Postal Service, but the agency says the bottom will soon fall out.

Management

Viewpoint: Why Michael Flynn Is Walking Free

The former national security adviser figured out that loyalty to Trump is now a better bet than loyalty to the rule of law.

Pay & Benefits

Let Feds Carry Over Their Unused Leave

In a global pandemic, it isn’t right to expect people to take use-or-lose vacation time.

Management

New Postmaster General Met With Tepid Response From Mailers, Employees

Outsider appointment comes just days after postal board’s most experienced member resigned in protest.

Management

For Biden, Naming Cabinet Before Election Would Be a Big Risk

Vice presidential picks don't have much direct effect on campaigns, but can give voters insight on a candidate's judgment and leadership ability. Early Cabinet selections are likely to be similar.

Management

Balancing Freedom and Responsibility on the Front Lines of Public Service

The pandemic has amplified Americans’ love-hate relationship with their government.

Management

Trump Administration Faces Departures of Key Health and Emergency Response Officials During Pandemic 

The administration says it remains confident in its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak, however. 

Management

House Democrats Look to Limit Who Can Temporarily Lead Federal Agencies

Democratic leaders say Trump has harmed coronavirus response by exploiting vacancy law loopholes.

Management

Right Now, the Country Needs Experienced Government Leaders, Not Volunteers

The best way to honor public servants is to let them do their jobs.