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
Big Changes Ahead for VA After Flurry of Action on Capitol Hill
The VA Mission Act will overhaul the department and create new opportunities for vets to receive private health care.
Management
OPM Wants to Make it Easier to Hire for Tech Jobs
Officials will solicit info from agencies on a potential governmentwide direct hire authority for STEM and cybersecurity posts.
Management
Agencies Met Small Business Contracting Goals for Fifth Year Running
Federal agencies awarded 24 percent of their contracts to qualified small businesses.
Management
Postal Service Suspends Two Workers Over 2016 Campaign Activities
Although they backed different candidates, both were found to have violated the Hatch Act.
Management
Analysis: The Chilling Effect of Trump’s War on the FBI
As the president ramps up his attacks on the law-enforcement and intelligence communities, long-standing damage to key agencies seems inevitable.
Management
Let’s Talk about Food—and What Happens In a Crisis
Sweden is telling its citizens to be ready to feed themselves for a week. Other nations should follow suit.
Management
The Future of Civic Engagement
The precipitous drop in public trust in government over the past decade has been unsettling, but engaging citizens directly may help reverse this trend.
Management
House Panel Assails Official Time, With No Input from Unions
Democrats dispute findings of a Republican staff memo on the practice as “full of factual errors.”
Management
Pompeo Backs Away From Trump’s Planned State Department Cuts
The secretary repeats his vow to restore workforce “swagger,” and counter Russian election interference.
Management
The 'Sonic Attack' in China May Have Been Clumsy Ultrasonic Eavesdropping, Expert Says
Diplomats have been suffering unexplained brain damage since last year.
Management
Four Reasons Why Hiring Veterans Makes Good Business Sense
They’re trained to be trainable and can take criticism.
Defense
House Passes Defense Authorization With Significant Headquarters Cuts
It includes a 25 percent funding cut for activities such as human resources, services contracts and real property management.
Management
Pentagon Is Speeding Up Arms Exports to Saudi Arabia, Other Allies
A recent law allows one-size-fits-most-allies contracts, the U.S. military’s head weapons buyer explains.
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