Management

Global Media Agency Rebuts Reporter’s Charge of Authoritarian Propaganda

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty accused of broadcasts favoring Tajikistan regime.

Management

How Taxpayers Covered a $1,000 Liquor Bill for Trump Staffers (and More) at Trump’s Club

A top-shelf, closed-door drinking session. $546-a-night hotel rooms. A special government credit card for Mar-a-Lago. Taxpayers foot the costs — and the president profits.

Management

House Lawmakers To Ask Justice Department to Investigate Erik Prince

‘Very strong evidence’ that Blackwater founder committed perjury, says Intel chairman Schiff.

Management

Union Vows to Fight HHS Effort to Implement Partial Contract, Including Telework Cuts

Officials at the National Treasury Employees Union argue the department cannot legally implement new provisions until the entire contract is ratified.

Management

Latest Effort to Overhaul the Postal Service Hits New Snag

Lawmakers want more details on USPS' long-term plans before committing to legislative relief for cash-strapped agency.

Management

How Sending Security Clearance Checks to Defense Will Affect the Workforce

Personnel transfers will begin by June 24, but the details aren't all hammered out yet.

Management

To Tackle Complex Problems, Escape Your Coworkers

Slack and in-person teamwork are great, but you should probably close your office door once in awhile, too.

Management

Here's the U.S. Navy’s Drone Tanker, on the Road

A test prototype of Boeing’s MQ-25 carrier-based refueling aircraft gets a ride to its test airfield.

Defense

Pentagon Delivers Installment on Plan to Streamline Business Operations

Main goals are accelerating hiring and curbing duplication, as Congress mandated.

Management

Federal Agent Caught Having Sex in Public, Which Supervisor Then Covers Up

DEA supervisor charged with making false statements under oath to protect employee.

Management

Viewpoint: Justice Dept. has Changed View on Emoluments

"The Justice Department has veered away from its long track record of vigilance on behalf of the republic," argues law professor Kathleen Clark.

Management

Governor Trashes Federal 'Career Employees,' Asks Trump to Intervene

Group says Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is launching "threats to career civil servants."

Management

How to Stop Being ‘Them’ and Start Being ‘Us’

When you achieve certain titles in an organization, you become one of “them” to the vast majority of the people who work there.

Management

In The U.S., We Still Sit Way Too Much

"In almost none of the groups we analyzed are the numbers going in the right direction."

Management

What Biden's 'Campaign to Cut Waste' Says About How He Would Manage Government

The former vice president has called for a "new culture of efficiency" at federal agencies.

Management

Trump’s Chief of Staff Is Having a Great Time

Mick Mulvaney wants you to know that he’s no narc like John Kelly.

Management

How to Give Employees Effective Feedback

Managers often create more problems than they solve when discussing performance with staff.

Management

FEMA Showed Weak Mastery of Contracts During Hurricane Response and Recovery

GAO report on $5 billion spent after Harvey, Irma and Maria shows "inconsistencies" in contracting.

Management

White House's Push for More Oversight of Agency Data Has Some Scientists Concerned

OMB wants to make more agency data public, peer reviewed and reproducible.

Management

White House: Proposed Hiring Rule Was Meant to Help, Not Hurt Ex-Offenders Seeking Federal Jobs

Administration seeks to clarify intent of proposed requirement that applicants disclose participation in pretrial diversion programs, amid outcry.