Management
The Hidden Costs of Decades of Declining Civics Education
Youth voter turnout is notoriously low in the U.S.; especially when social studies classes are notably absent.
Management
Newly Enacted Reforms Will Change the Way the Federal Government Responds to Disasters
Emergency responders are "particularly excited" for changes they have been requesting for years.
Management
White House Replaces Federal Personnel Director in Surprise Shakeup
Margaret Weichert, the deputy director for management at the Office of Management and Budget, will serve as acting OPM director.
Management
Executives Association Wants to Fill in the Gaps in Federal Training and Development
Group hopes that efforts to boost professional development for agency leaders will eventually be adopted by agencies.
Management
State Department Special Envoys Are Resurrected Under Pompeo
Predecessor Tillerson had spurned non-confirmed, free-ranging appointees.
Management
The FBI Investigation Didn’t Go Very Far By Design
The special background investigation of Brett Kavanaugh involved nine witnesses and bypassed dozens of others named by accusers Christine Blasey Ford and Deborah Ramirez.
Management
Trump Wants Chinese Parts Out of American Weapons
The White House will call for targeted investments in domestic manufacturing in an industrial-base report to be unveiled Friday.
Management
Trump Administration Promises to Staff Up Police on Public Lands After Announcing Major Cuts
Decommissioning law enforcement personnel won't lead to job losses, agency says.
Management
Trump Deregulatory Effort May Just Be Getting Started
White House and conservative advocates prepare big plans for 2019.
Management
Why Diversity Is Vital For a Healthy Democracy
The author of a new book says that diversity isn't a threat to democracy, it's a key piece of how democracy keeps itself going.
Management
After Budget Cuts, the IRS’ Work Against Tax Cheats Is Facing 'Collapse'
Audits and criminal referrals are down sharply since Congress cut the tax agency’s budget and management changed priorities.
Tech
Trump Agency Website Changes Continue to Raise Concerns
SBA defends its handling of Spanish-language materials after Sen. Cardin complains.
Management
How Contractor Fraud Is Reported Shouldn’t Affect How It Gets Investigated
There are two main ways that a whistleblower can sound the alarm. Their outcomes can be very different.
Management
OPM Calls on Agencies to Implement Coaching Programs for Employees
Coaches provide confidential format to assist in career development, OPM says.
Management
The Urgency of Strengthening and Redefining HR
The skills gap is just the tip of the iceberg.
Management
Humans Can’t Control Anything—Except Our Own Happiness
Stoicism holds that the key to a good, happy life is the cultivation of an excellent mental state.
Management
The U.S. Kicks Off LGBTQ History Month By Ending Diplomats’ Same-Sex Partner Visas
Only 12% of the world allows same-sex marriage.
Management
Understanding Blockchain’s Promise for Government
The technology can help government drive improved performance and economic activity.
Management
Employee Engagement and Professional Development Top Management Agenda Progress Report
Officials say they also have made progress on streamlining federal hiring.
Defense