Management
Trump Names 28-Year Career Employee to Run Park Service
Raymond Vela earns mixed reviews from advocacy groups.
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Who is Accountable for Agency Performance?
Performance management is best seen as a puzzle—one the government hasn’t yet been able to put together.
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The Upsides to Delegating
All too often a crisis happens before a leader realizes they could have done a better job of sharing responsibility.
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MSPB Highlights Best Practices in Performance Management
Timely feedback, employee autonomy and a sense of purpose all contribute to better performance, morale.
Management
FEMA Misses Hurricane Damage Reported On Twitter
A new report shows that FEMA estimates failed to capture almost half of the Hurricane Harvey damage reports people provided using social media.
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A Year After Hurricane Harvey, Some Texans Are Using Outdated Flood Risk Maps To Rebuild
Hurricane Harvey swamped much of Houston in 2017, but now the city is authorizing construction in zones at high risk for flooding.
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Workers With Open Office Seating Are Less Stressed
Having your own corner office may be the dream, but is it good for your health? New research finds that there are better setups for less stress.
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Analysis: ‘Medicare for All’ Is a Fantasy
But the surge in support for the idea gives Republicans the chance to offer a coherent alternative.
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White House Expected to Keep Postal Task Force Report Secret Until After Midterms
The president has already reviewed the recommendations, three sources told Government Executive.
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Federal Official Boosted Use of Private Prisons; Now He Has a Top Job at One
The revolving door at the Bureau of Prisons raises ethical questions.
Management
Labor Department Opens New Office for Regulatory Compliance
The goal is to help employers and workers better understand protections and benefits.
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OPM Instructs Agencies to Comply With Court Decision on Workforce Executive Orders
The Justice Department continues to consider next steps in the case.
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Meet the New U.S. Agency for Global Media
Nineteen years after its creation, the Broadcasting Board of Governors is changing its name.
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The History Of Cholera Treatment Is a Masterclass On Turning Failure Into Success
Before we figured out how to treat cholera, there were a lot of missteps along the way.
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The VA May Have Wrongly Denied 1,300 Veterans’ Claims Of Sexual Abuse
In just six months last year, hundreds of claims were mishandled by the Department of Veteran Affairs.
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A Fake Warren Buffett Twitter Account Is Spewing Life Advice — And It’s Amazing
Regardless of who wrote this advice, we'd be smart to follow it.
Management
A Plan For Fiscal Reform
We need to stop, take a deep breath, and decide what business the government is in.
Management
Puerto Rico’s Official Study On Hurricane Maria Deaths Puts Toll At 2,975
The study found Puerto Rico's government wasn't prepared to count deaths—or to respond to the disaster.
Management
Bipartisan Bill Would Reverse Trump's Order on Executive Branch Judges
Critics have said the order would strip administrative law judges of their independence.
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