Management
Largest Federal Employee Union Sues to Block Official Time Executive Order
The American Federation of Government Employees argues that the edict violates the First Amendment, exceeds presidential power.
Management
How to Keep Your High Performers Happy
Plus, ways to prevent toxic workers from corrupting your team.
Tech
Citizenship Agency Removed Website Pages on Asylum Policy Training
Transparency group documents changes made early in Trump administration.
Defense
Pentagon Needs More Accurate Cash Management, Watchdog Warns
Defense chief financial officer disagrees with proposal for multiple-agency approvals.
Oversight
The White House Is Not Complying With Inquiries From Government’s Top Watchdog
The Trump administration did not respond to a GAO letter about not responding to its investigations.
Management
The True Scope of the Disaster in Puerto Rico
A new survey of the island’s residents finds a much higher death toll from Hurricane Maria than previously reported—putting it on par with one of the worst natural disasters in recent American history.
Management
Career Reinvention May Save Your Health and Life
The management practices in many environments take a significant toll, physically and emotionally.
Management
VA’s Accountability Czar Will Serve as the Department's Acting Chief
Peter O’Rourke had most recently been VA’s chief of staff.
Defense
The Air Force Is Waiting a Year for Parts That It Could 3D-Print
Its chief weapons buyer is mulling licensing arrangements to allow third-party manufacture.
Management
Could Ditching Rectangular Desks Improve Oppressive Open-Plan Offices?
"It’s nice not to have to to sit across from someone and have the ability not to stare at them all day."
Management
20 Words That Make It Harder For People To Understand You At Work
For “thought leaders” who remain “laser focused” on a few overused phrases, here’s a plea to retire jargon—in language that speaks to you.
Management
National Park Service Announces New Seasonal Worker Policy, ‘Corrective Action’ for Wronged Rangers
The new rule, which barred seasonal park employees from doubling up on temporary posts at different parks outside the competitive hiring process, was unevenly implemented earlier this year.
Management
The Fine Print of Trump’s Executive Order on Firing
In addition to requiring agencies to shorten the disciplinary process, the White House plans to curb the types of personnel actions that can be appealed.
Management
Retired Homeland Security Exec Faulted for Costly Travel, Nepotism
IG finds that actions of longtime director of Georgia law enforcement training center contributed to poor morale.
Management
Here’s How the Air Force Is Using Its New Purchasing Power
Next week, program heads will meet at the Pentagon to brief the service’s new acquisition board of directors.
Management
How Positions of Power Fuel Narcissism
"While power doesn't turn everyone into a destructive tyrant, it has pernicious effects when it gets into the hands of those who want it most..."
Management
White House Cracks Down on Unions with Executive Orders
President Trump issued a series of executive orders Friday that would streamline firing and could gut federal employee unions’ ability to represent workers.
Management