Management
CBP Has an 'Urgent' Need for Riot Gear, According to Contracting Documents
Trump has likened the caravan to an "invasion"— and Customs and Border Protection seems to want its agents ready for one.
Management
Federal Leaders Are Highly Educated, And That Can Be a Problem
The people you serve are your ultimate bosses—make sure you’re communicating with them effectively.
Management
Pentagon Lags on Policing Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable Contracts
Some contracting officers may not be applying the required criteria, GAO warns.
Management
The Key To Workplace Productivity Is Not an App
Tips from three productivity app founders on how to manage your workplace software.
Management
'Not Even Invited Into the Room:' How the Trump Administration Is Treating Federal Scientists
When Trump was elected, federal scientists were worried. Two years later, their fears are being realized.
Management
Trump to Nominate Wheeler as Permanent EPA Head
Andrew Wheeler will need to step down as acting administrator when his name is formally submitted for Senate confirmation.
Management
Trump Administration Plots Costly Private-Care Expansion for Veterans
The plan sets up a clash with Democrats, who say the administration is thwarting congressional intent and will starve the VA health system to pay for private care.
Management
Critics of Agriculture’s Planned Office Moves Seek Funding Halt
Statistical association and others write to appropriators challenging rationale behind the relocation plans.
Management
How To Be Kind At Work, No Matter How You’re Feeling
Workplace kindness begins with action, not feelings.
Management
Groups Launch Six-Figure National Ad Campaign to Oppose Postal Privatization
The ad follows a proposal from the Trump administration to sell off the Postal Service.
Management
Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Makes Late Push for Two-Year Budgeting
Leadership still negotiating change that lawmakers say would give agencies more certainty in appropriations.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Grants Greater Flexibility With Senior Executive Personnel Appraisal Systems
Officials, senior executives group tout the changes as a move toward results-oriented compliance.
Management
‘Heavy’ Multitasking May Cramp Your Memory
The word 'multitasking' implies that you can do two or more things at once, but in reality our brains only allow us to do one thing at a time.
Management
Presidential Rank Award Winners Total 131 for 2018
Senior Executives Association plans leadership summit honoring the awardees on Dec. 13.
Management
D.C.-Area Agencies Open With Unscheduled Leave, Telework
First winter weather event of the season hits region.
Management
Unions Sue VA Over Official Time Edict
Decision to ban medical employees from official time is "clear violation of the law," labor groups argue.
Management
Latest Count of 'Revolving Door' Defense Contractors Names Names
Advocacy group blasts ethics law "loopholes" that allow agency alums to lobby.
Management
Postal Service Loses $3.9 Billion in Fiscal 2018
Postmaster general says the losses will only get worse without congressional intervention.
Defense
Supersonic Bizjets May Attract Pentagon Interest
Three teams are pursuing latter-day SSTs. The U.S. military might have use for them.
Management