Management
10 Midterm Races for Federal Employees to Watch
A look at the election battles where federal employees have the most on the line.
Management
The Agencies With the Biggest Gains—And Losses—in Employee Happiness
Education, Agriculture and some labor agencies' satisfaction scores plummet.
Defense
Fiscal 2019 Could Be 'High-Water Mark' of Defense Spending
Pentagon comptroller tells contractors group his staff is adjusting to a funding boost delivered on time.
Management
What Really Ails the Federal Workforce
We know what’s broken—leading the list is the General Schedule.
Management
Trump Shut Down Programs to Counter Violent Extremism
The administration has hobbled the infrastructure designed to prevent atrocities like Pittsburgh.
Management
How HUD Could Help More Families Affected by Natural Disasters
A program aimed at helping homeowners avoid foreclosure needs to be streamlined.
Management
This May Reduce Racial Bias In Groups At Work
Research has shown that groups working on a project often diminish the contributions minorities make. A small change could make things more equal.
Management
Response Rates to Federal Employee Workplace Satisfaction Survey a Growing Concern
Despite widening who can participate in the annual Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, responses fell 5 percentage points from 2017.
Management
Trump Signs Law to Curb Postal Service's Unintentional Role in Opioid Crisis
Measure attempts to make it easier for customs officers to screen for illicit materials, end USPS' reputation as drug courier.
Management
State Department Vacancies Are Delaying Embassy Construction
Planners also failed to account for inflation in cost calculations, GAO finds.
Management
Now’s Your Chance To Drive Trucks Full Of Weed Around For The U.S. Border Patrol
The agency is looking for a few good men and women to take its "bulk marijuana" seizures to incinerators. Don't bother applying if you have a neck tattoo.
Management
OPM: Federal Happiness Stagnated in 2018, While Survey Participation Tanked
This year marks the first time the annual governmentwide survey of employee attitudes was conducted as a census.
Management
Federal Employee Union Pickets Outside HHS Headquarters, Demands Bargaining
The National Treasury Employees Union has protested the department’s actions in collective bargaining negotiations.
Management
Postal Police Play Key Role in Mail Bombs Case, Employees 'Deeply Concerned' for Safety
Mail handlers warned to stay "alert and vigilant" as seven mail bombs found in recent days.
Management
The First U.S. Official To Be Arrested For Leaking Is a Trump Supporter
A senior adviser at the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, is accused of leaking information about private citizens’ bank transactions.
Management
In The Future, Companies Won’t Hire Remote Employees. They’ll Hire Remote Teams
A startup called Terminal offers remote operations as a service.
Management
IRS Staff Cuts Impede Progress on Appeals Backlog, GAO Finds
Retirements also threaten to drain subject-matter expertise.
Management
Trump Administration Took No Steps to Plan for Separating Immigrant Families, Audit Finds
Key agencies were not informed of the plan until it was announced publicly, GAO says.
Management
Analysis: Why It's Cheaper to Ship Goods From Beijing Than New Jersey
I run a 12-person company. Trump’s decision to leave the Universal Postal Union could help small businesses like mine.
Management