Management
SpaceX Pulls Ahead of Boeing in the Race to Fly American Astronauts
NASA says both companies are behind schedule—but one is closer to the finish line.
Defense
Cargo Bases in Space: Air Force General Wants Them Within a Decade
The service’s mobility chief is already talking with SpaceX and other companies about the possibilities of orbiting supply dumps.
Management
House and Senate Again Decline to Fund Trump's Proposed Homeland Security Hiring Spree
The chambers have different ideas for fiscal 2019, but neither matches the White House's requests.
Management
How To Be Assertive—Even When You’re Constantly Talked Over
Assertive people seek out win-win scenarios and make their desires and beliefs known.
Management
An Immigration Lawyer Explains How Family Reunification Works
Morgan Weibel of the Tahirih Justice Center outlines the logistical challenges of bringing together detained parents and kids, and why families reunited at the border still face uncertain futures.
Oversight
Interior Secretary's Ties to Planned Brewery Being Probed by Watchdog
Oil company Halliburton said to cooperate to develop Zinke's Montana site.
Management
How to Get Millennials into Government
More federal tech workers are over age 60 than are under 35.
Management
Why It’s Hard To Hold Contractors Accountable For The Suffering Of Immigrant Children
Even when federal contractors stir public outrage, the government probably should be under fire.
Management
Vacancy Rate for Top Agency Jobs Continues to Set Records
After 17 months, only half of key appointments have been filled. That’s on top of the highest turnover of top-tier staff of any recent president.
Management
Senate Sends Trump Defense Bill With 'Arbitrary' Cuts That May Not Save Money
Former Pentagon officials question the wisdom of slashing back-office functions.
Management
Smart Companies Hire People Who Don’t Believe In Their Mission
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant offers a counterintuitive approach to today's mission-driven mantras.
Management
On Gaining Acceptance for Performance Pay in Government
Effective incentives strengthen engagement by rewarding employee contributions.
Management
Spiraling Wildfire Fighting Costs Are Largely Beyond The Forest Service’s Control
A perfect storm of climate, forestry, development and fire management trends are driving up the costs of fighting wildfires.
Management
Trump Names Oklahoma Academic as Science Adviser
Meteorologist Droegemeier wins bipartisan praise.
Management
5 Ways Agencies Can Link Program Cost, Performance and Impact
The financial management, performance and evidence communities too often fail to work together effectively.
Management
State Department Still Has a Lot of Vacancies: Pompeo's Mixed Success
Though hiring is a stated top priority, budget constraints have kept numbers down.
Management
Labor Relations Authority Finding Provokes 'Preliminary Talks' Between Education, Union
American Federation of Government Employees examines alternate avenues to pursue complaints against management.
Management
Lawmakers Highlight Trump's Personal Stake in FBI Headquarters
News leak has president "obsessed" with "ugliest" building in downtown Washington.
Management
Analysis: It’s Time to Worry About the Census
From cybersecurity issues to administrative problems to a legal drama over a possible citizenship question, the decennial headcount is in trouble.
Management