Management

The Most Experienced Job Candidates Aren’t Always The Best

Too many entrepreneurs, especially new ones, shy away from any untested talent.

Management

The VA’s Private Care Program Gave Companies Billions and Vets Longer Waits

Trump wants to supersize a program that spent almost a quarter of its funds on overhead.

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Civilians Are Cheaper Than Contractors for Most Defense Jobs, Internal Report Finds

Contractors are particularly more expensive in the capital and Southeastern regions, according to a report obtained exclusively by Government Executive.

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Agriculture Readies Second Round of Tariff-Related Farm Aid

Trump joins farm groups in welcoming money, with only a fraction delivered.

Management

White House Punts on Shutdown Specifics, Puts Onus on Senate

Press secretary had suggested Trump would back down from his demand for $5 billion in border wall funding, but Democrats rejected the latest offer from Republicans.

Management

A Shutdown Would Have More Negative Effects than You Might Think

The budget impasse threatens our future capacity to govern.

Management

Is the Federal Workforce Reaching Its Breaking Point?

The level of burnout across government may be approaching a crisis point. The cost is substantial and growing worse.

Management

With Four Days Until Deadline, Agencies Begin Shutdown Preparations

The Office of Management and Budget led a required call with agency officials last week.

Management

Managing Millennials? First, Set Aside Your Assumptions

Many people buy in to the myth that the millennial generation is entitled, demanding, and unprepared to deliver on real workforce challenges.

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Agency Policing Tent City for Immigrant Kids Lacks Experience Investigating Sex Crimes Involving Children

The Federal Protective Service, which primarily secures federal buildings, has been charged with responding to incidents at the shelter with 2,800 immigrant children in Tornillo, Texas.

Management

17 Rules of Presidential Behavior From George Washington

As a young man, the first president sought to follow a list of 110 precepts compiled by Jesuits in the 16th century.

Management

Analysis: Can Trump Pardon Himself?

He can certainly try it—but that doesn’t mean he’d succeed.

Management

A Girl Died After Staying At a Facility Not Meant To Hold Immigrants

The case is a tragic reminder of the mismatch between the U.S.’s immigration system and the families it must now process.

Management

Nominating a Crony, Loyalist or Old Buddy for Attorney General is a U.S. Presidential Tradition

President Trump has been criticized for the appointment of political allies as attorney general. But history is filled with examples of AGs who were friends and political supporters of the president.

Management

HHS Proposes Substantial Limits on Telework

The department and union officials have until Dec. 15 to reach accord before an independent panel imposes terms for a new collective bargaining agreement.

Management

Yes, It’s Legal For Trump To Hire His Family As White House Staff

Here's how the president can justify hiring pretty much anyone he wants for certain jobs.