Management
The Air Force Wants More Commercial Companies Working AI Projects
Defense leaders issue a new call to industry after a study finds just two of 100 top AI firms have Pentagon contracts.
Management
How to Keep Your High Performers Happy
Plus, ways to prevent toxic workers from corrupting your team.
Management
The Decision-Making Style That Helps Leaders Survive Can Also Thwart Their Legacy
Consider Merkel and May.
Management
Will Quitting Social Media Hurt My Career?
As a young person, I worry that employers expect me to have a presence on social media.
Management
Scientists Hate the EPA’s ‘Strengthening Science’ Rule
Dozens of research and medical groups oppose the proposal, which began under former EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt.
Oversight
House Panel Advances Bills to Streamline Firing, Reduce Employee Protections
Legislation aims to make it easier for managers to deal with poor performers; critics say provisions will undermine due process and hurt employees.
Management
Trump’s Performance With Putin Creates a Career Dilemma for His Aides
The president’s deferential posture toward Russia highlights his staffers’ lack of influence.
Management
Barack Obama Breaks His Silence
The former president finally did what his supporters have waited for him to do since Donald Trump became president. He spoke up.
Management
VA Defends Expedited Firing Law Amid Accusations It's Creating 'Cultural Fear'
Lawmakers express bipartisan concern VA is overstepping its disciplinary mandate.
Management
If Your Weapons Aren’t Cyber-Hardened, Expect to Lose Pentagon Contracts
The Pentagon intends to start assessing its weapons’ resistance to hacks, instead of leaving that to manufacturers.
Management
Treasury and IRS Move to Protect Donor Anonymity
Controversy over alleged targeting of conservatives prompts new rule for nonprofits.
Management
A New Study Compared Formal And Informal Communication At Work, And The Results Are No Fun
Sometimes boring meetings are necessary.
Management
How a New Contracting Tool is Shaking Up Federal Procurement
Other transaction authority presents an formidable challenge to the Federal Acquisition Regulation. That’s a good thing.
Management
Special Counsel Employees Say They’re Reluctant to File Internal Complaints
Watchdog cites lack of procedural clarity and fear of managers as agency tackles backlog.
Tech
Could New Software Speed Up FOIA Responses?
EPA, State Department and other agencies face major backlogs of information requests.
Management
The U.S. is Charging an NRA member With Being a Russian Secret Agent
In a March 2016 email, Butina wrote, "All we needed is from Putin's side. The rest is easier."
Oversight
Judges' Union: Supreme Court Decision an 'Excuse' to Politicize ALJs
Union is examining all avenues to stop executive order removing ALJs from the competitive service.
Management
There Are Two Types Of Respect. Lack One, And You’ll Hate Your Job
We all want to be treated with respect, but not all respect is the same.
Management
Croatia’s President Taught a Lesson In Leadership At The World Cup
Celebrate like a regular fan. Console like a leader.
Management