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Why Philadelphia Is on the Federal Government’s Shaming List
“To be quite honest it kind of feels like they’re a bit obsessed with the city,” an immigrants’ rights activist said of the Department of Justice.
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Largest Federal Employee Union Files Grievance Against VA
AFGE calls VA’s implementation of Trump’s official time executive order “inconsistent and haphazard.”
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Defense Agencies Continue Awarding Contracts to Suspended Firms, Report Finds
A 1981 law allows federal officials to override the firms’ suspensions for such misconduct as fraud, bribery and theft.
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It’s Time To Give Managers Basic Training In Mental Health
You don't need to be a licensed professional to move the needle on mental health.
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How The Space Force Took Over Washington
Blame a potent mix of national security concerns, space spectacle, and pork-barrel spending.
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Smart Use of Incentives Would Support Government Reform
Government has never really embraced performance awards. That’s a problem.
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Poll: Americans Still Want a President Who's a Good Manager
But Gallup finds fewer favoring that skill under Trump than under Bill Clinton.
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Postal Service Loses $1.5B in Third Quarter Despite Growing Revenue
Postmaster general says her agency doesn't know what to expect from Trump task force's forthcoming report.
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One Thing Millennials Aren’t Killing: The Postal Service
A new USPS report suggests young adults aren’t as disengaged from snail mail as you might think. In fact, it makes them feel special.
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What It Would Take for Iran to Talk to Trump
It may not seem like it, but Tehran has a lot to gain from meeting with a U.S. president in search of his own nuclear deal.
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Trump's Postal Task Force Has Recommendations Ready for the President
Proposals that will be shared in the coming weeks make good on "reestablishing a sustainable business model for USPS," official says.
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Program Management Is Much More Complex Than Many Leaders Understand
There isn’t a single optimal approach. Different types of programs demand different skill sets.
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GSA Watchdog Raises Questions on Canceled FBI Headquarters Move
Leaked draft report suggests GSA head may have misspoken on the extent of the White House’s involvement in the decision.
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As Agencies Tackle Reform, Here Are Federal Leaders’ Biggest Worries
Whatever your immediate concerns are as a leader, remember that uncertainty trickles down.
Management
The Shadow Rulers of the VA
How Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter and two other Mar-a-Lago cronies are secretly shaping the Trump administration’s veterans policies
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The Pentagon Could Save Billions of Dollars by Fixing Problems It Already Knows About
Open recommendations include fixing 12-year-old issues with security clearances and ensuring convicted criminals cannot purchase guns.
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Moving Security Clearance Processing Out of OPM Won't Fix the Backlog
Although the expected order to move all background checks to the Pentagon will prevent duplicative efforts, positive effects may be limited.
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Three Essential Skills For Setting Work-Life Boundaries
How do you communicate your non-negotiables? A former FBI hostage negotiator shares his tips.
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Why Some Women Prefer ‘Intentional Invisibility’ At Work
New research digs into why many women choose staying behind the scenes over standing out at work.
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