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'Find Your Passion' Is Bad Advice, Say Yale And Stanford Psychologists
A series of five studies shows how belief in the need to know exactly what you're deeply interested in can set you up for failure.
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House Democrats Demand Documents on Education Department’s ‘Union Busting’ Effort
Lawmakers request withdraw of a unilaterally implemented collective bargaining agreement and seek return to negotiations.
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It’s Premature to Break Up OPM
It makes no sense to initiate a major reorganization before defining what the new organization is expected to achieve.
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How Salmon and Pizza Figure Into White House’s Government Reorganization Plan
Past efforts against duplication have sparked turf-battles among Capitol Hill overseers.
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Immigration Judges Are 'Shocked and Disappointed' by Trump’s Disparagements
The president is misinformed or mistaken, union leader says.
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How Setbacks Make Us Rethink Our Goals
Working towards a goal like losing weight or saving money? A setback could shift your mindset in ways that don't help.
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8 Key Proposals for Feds in Trump's Reorganization Plan
From privatizing agencies to relocating employees, civil servants have a lot to watch.
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Homeland Security Warns of Increased Threats to Employees
A memo from department leadership offers safety tips after public outcries over immigration policy.
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Congress Sends Trump Bill to Widen Whistleblower Access to Courts
All Circuit Review Act draws praise from advocacy groups.
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Streamlined Grant Reporting May Be Coming Soon
Survey shows data standardization can boost efficiency, though cultural blocks remain.
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Government’s Fast-Buying Service Takes Shape With First Customer
GSA plans a gradual rollout to test sales.
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Putting All Of Your Star Players On One Team Can Stifle Creativity
The best teams are not necessarily made up of all the best people.
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Under Mueller's Scrutiny, Trump Allies Cry FBI Entrapment
The president has handed his associates a new way to characterize any suspicious interactions they may have had during the election.
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The $36-a-Day Alternative To Jailing Immigrant Families Favored By Obama
It's not as effective as deporting people as other options though, so don't expect the Trump administration to use it.
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Some Of The 2,300 Separated Children Are Filed Under The Wrong Name
Detained parents have been left helpless, with no way to track their children's location.
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Proposed OPM Reorganization Draws Widespread Criticism
Dismantling most of the federal government’s HR agency "makes absolutely no sense whatsoever," says a former architect of the plan.
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Senate Intervenes on Behalf of IG After VA Questions the Watchdog's Authority
Senate votes 96-0 in favor of inspector general after VA's acting secretary told IG to pipe down.
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How Small Acts of Kindness Show Courage—And Leadership
Moments to exercise valor come every day, often several times a day.
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How Some Immigrant Families Are Avoiding Separation
Space constraints are preventing the government from keeping everyone who crosses the border in detention, allowing some to make it out of McAllen, Texas.
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