Management
Northrop Grumman Pays $27.5 Million Under False Claims Act
Contractor admits inflated billing on Air Force battlefield communications contracts.
Management
The Problem With Being Perfect
A trait that’s often seen as good can actually be destructive. Here’s how to combat it.
Management
Almost Half the Top Jobs in Trump's State Department are Still Empty
In 18 countries, the White House has yet to designate a U.S. ambassador. That includes Australia, a close ally to America that is beginning to look to China instead.
Management
The Lesson for Federal Leaders in ‘First Man’
NASA found the right man to be the first man because it understood the moon landing was as much a people problem as an engineering challenge.
Management
House Democrats Again Challenge White House Story on FBI Headquarters
New emails contradict spokeswoman statement that staying in D.C. saves money.
Management
The Latest Target of Trump's Immigration Attacks
In an address Thursday, the president criticized U.S. asylum policy and threatened to detain those who credibly claim the protections.
Management
Melania Trump Spent One Day In Cairo And The Hotel Bill Was Over $95,000
She's supposedly running a "lean" operation, but the first lady's recent hotel bill was higher than her husband's.
Management
Consumer Bureau Union Files Grievance Over Political Appointee's Racist Blog Posts
NTEU officials argue Eric Blankenstein’s blog posts and refusal to apologize violate the union’s collective bargaining agreement.
Defense
Another Grim War-Zone Review from U.S. Afghanistan Watchdog
Kabul government’s control over territory diminishes further as civilian casualties rise.
Management
HUD, VA Efforts Lead to 5 Percent Reduction in Veteran Homelessness
Progress back on track after uptick last year.
Management
Answer These Questions To Understand If You’re a Good Manager
It's hard for managers to find the right success metrics upon which to judge our work because our output is to make the team better.
Management
Successful Leaders Prioritize Their Moral Compass
Research shows that leaders who value morality outperform their unethical peers, regardless of industry, company size, or role.
Management
Disputed IRS Debt Collection Program Shows Gains in New Report
Latest figures find the program brought in $51 million in fiscal 2018 after costs.
Management
Military Intelligence Spending Just Posted Biggest Spike in a Decade
With an 18 percent increase this year, the Pentagon’s $22 billion intelligence tab is rising faster than civilian spy agencies.
Management
An Ode to the Spacecraft That Filled the Galaxy With Planets
NASA’s beloved exoplanet-searching mission has run out of fuel, but not before enriching our understanding of the cosmos.
Management
Four Traps in Federal Recruiting, and How to Avoid Them
As the need for talent is increasing, competition from the private sector is growing fiercer.
Management
Agencies That Cut Telework Took a Beating in Annual Employee Survey
Drops in employee happiness corresponded with shifts in opinions on the agencies' telework policies.
Management
Mueller Wants the FBI to Look at a Scheme to Discredit Him
The special counsel says a woman was offered money to fabricate sexual-harassment claims.
Management