Management

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.

Management

Largest Federal Employee Union Files Grievance Against VA

AFGE calls VA’s implementation of Trump’s official time executive order “inconsistent and haphazard.”

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

How The Space Force Took Over Washington

Blame a potent mix of national security concerns, space spectacle, and pork-barrel spending.

Management

Smart Use of Incentives Would Support Government Reform

Government has never really embraced performance awards. That’s a problem.

Management

Poll: Americans Still Want a President Who's a Good Manager

But Gallup finds fewer favoring that skill under Trump than under Bill Clinton.

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

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

Management

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.

Management

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.

Management

Three Essential Skills For Setting Work-Life Boundaries

How do you communicate your non-negotiables? A former FBI hostage negotiator shares his tips.

Management

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.

Management

This Trait Can Tell You Who’s Really Trustworthy

When it comes to figuring out whom you can trust, new research shows that one factor stands out from the rest.