Management

Three Critical Priorities In the President’s Reform Plan

Whatever happens with specific proposals, federal leaders should focus on these high return components.

Management

Key Questions for Regulators in an Era of Fast Technological Change

Agencies can no longer craft rules slowly and deliberately, and then expect to keep the results in place for decades.

Management

A Focus On Goals Rather Than Behavior Is Creating Workplace Monsters

Effective organizations encourage self-control, good process, proper discussion and are more driven by growth mindsets than unrealistic performance metrics.

Management

HHS Managers Said to Have Bargained in 'Bad Faith' Over Union Contract That Strips Telework

Department official says HHS supports telework, but not as part of a collective bargaining agreement.

Management

Appointee Watch: Border Patrol Chief Named as Record Vacancies Continue

Key nominations announced at Veterans Affairs, State Department.

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.