Management

Notifications Are the Enemy of Productivity

Researchers have found that it takes 23 minutes to get back to the task at hand after a distraction.

Management

Analysis: There Is No Easy Way for Trump to Stop the Latest Caravan

The president tried prosecuting migrants and separating families but so far hasn’t been able to deter the latest migrant caravan from heading north.

Management

Trump Claims 'National Emergency,' But Border Patrol Taking Little Action Over 'Caravan'

Despite Trump's bluster, Border Patrol agents say they are "flat out not prepared" for migrants' arrival.

Management

The Employees Managing the Thrift Savings Plan Are Happier This Year

Officials hope that continuity in leadership will allow further improvement on annual employee satisfaction survey scores.

Management

The Most Productive Meetings Don’t Have Slide Decks

The head of the software company InVision explains why he banned slide decks entirely.

Management

Survey Shows Major Uptick in Key VA Morale Metrics

Recognition for good performance and respect for senior leaders see large increases.

Management

Court Denies Trump Administration Request to Expedite Appeal of Workforce EO Decision

Appeals court judges found that the Justice Department did not prove irreparable harm that would be caused by a standard review schedule.

Management

USPS Realized Just 5 Percent of Projected Savings From Slowing Mail Delivery

The service changes were made to enable processing plant closures.

Management

Despite Leadership Shake-Up, Transfer of OPM Services to GSA Remains in Doubt

Legal questions and a lack of “vision” for shifting many services threaten to prevent the renewed reorganization effort from becoming reality.

Management

Improving Employee Engagement

I suggest that agencies look at their FEVS results from a different perspective.

Management

Trump Demands 5 Percent Spending Cuts From Every Cabinet Agency

Reductions will "get rid of the fat," president says.

Management

Jeff Sessions Is Quietly Transforming the Nation’s Immigration Courts

The attorney general has stepped up the hiring of immigration judges, ordered them to hear more cases, and shown a preference for those who’ve previously been prosecutors.

Management

White House Announces That the U.S. Intends to Withdraw From International Postal Agency

The decision will prevent international shippers from receiving an unfair advantage, officials say.

Management

White House Red-Tape Cutters Tabulate $23 Billion in Fiscal 2018 Savings

Rules changes or repeals are outpacing previous administrations’ efficiencies, officials say.

Management

The U.S. Government Is Wasting Millions Guarding Confederate Graves

It's already spent $3 million to date, according to records obtained by the Associated Press.

Management

Possible Explanation for Why Some People Get More Colds

NIH-funded researchers have uncovered some new clues.

Management

These Are the 15 Trump Reorganization Proposals Agencies Can Advance Without Congress

A majority of the proposed reforms will require legislation, and lawmakers appear poised to block others.