Management
Potential Landmark Case Could Upend Major Civil Service Reform
Former supervisor says a 2017 VA firing law violates his constitutional rights.
Management
Trump Moves to Deport Vietnam War Refugees
The White House again wants to expel certain groups of protected immigrants, a reversal after backing away from the policy months ago.
Management
An Upheaval at the Ends of the World
Two new reports find that the North and South Poles face an “unprecedented” climate future.
Management
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader
No one comes to this role fully prepared for the challenges.
Management
Congresswoman, Interrupted
President Trump’s interruptions of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi are part of a long tradition of men talking over female colleagues.
Management
NASA Continues Its Reign Atop Best Places to Work in Government
Partnership for Public Service notes “sharp drop” in several factors affecting federal employee satisfaction.
Management
New Consumer Bureau Chief Will Glean Priorities From Listening Tour
Kraninger cites data security and privacy as likely areas of focus.
Management
'I Am Proud to Shut Down the Government,' Trump Says During Fight with Democrats
The president and Democratic leaders make no progress over funding plans during on-air negotiations.
Management
Three Agencies Failed to Notify Congress of Lapses in Curbing Improper Payments
Treasury, Labor and Agriculture singled out as GAO proposed clearer White House guidance.
Management
How to Create a Culture of Fairness in Government
The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey shows that some agencies have a lot of work to do.
Management
DHS Scales Back Troubled Contract Designed to Bring on More Border Agents
Agency makes adjustment after contractor brought on 0.2 percent of anticipated hires.
Management
Court Lacks Jurisdiction Over Trump’s Workforce Orders, Justice Lawyers Argue
The administration says only the Federal Labor Relations Authority can review unions’ legal challenge. But the president has failed to nominate a general counsel, rendering it unable to function.
Management
Analysis: Why Trump Can’t Find Anyone to Be His Chief of Staff
Sure, the job is terrible—but that’s not new. What’s different is that this president can’t use the same leverage that predecessors such as George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton did.
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How To Deal With Naysaying Employees
Almost every team has one: the resident contrarian who takes issue with every plan.
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What You Need to Know Before Taking a Polygraph
Eliminate the stress from this security clearance screening test.
Management
Analysis: John Kelly Couldn't Fix the Trump Presidency
Under Kelly’s guidance, the White House functioned more effectively than it had during the tenure of his predecessor—yet it still remained unfathomably chaotic.
Management
The U.S. Plans To Stop Releasing Its Most Detailed Census Data
The Census Bureau is concerned about your privacy. Maybe a little too concerned.
Management
Americans Value Critical Thinking But Choose Not To Practice It
Only 25% of people are willing to regularly have debates with people who disagree with them, according to a new study.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Administration Removes Guidance Supporting Transgender Feds
Top diversity official calls the move a "shock to many" that was "hard for me as well."
Management