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VA Tries to 'Restore Regular Order' Amid Leadership Uncertainty
Department spokesman says VA officials are now “on the same page” and “speaking with one voice” on behalf of veterans, employees, Congress and outside groups.
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Watchdog: Agencies Could Save $178 Billion if They Stopped Duplicating Efforts
Agencies with the highest number of open recommendations are the Defense Department, the Health and Human Services Department and the IRS.
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Former Obama Photographer Pete Souza, On What It Was Like to Be a Fly on the Wall in the West Wing
A conversation with former White House photographer Pete Souza on what it was like to be a fly on the wall of the Obama presidency.
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The Supreme Court Appears Poised to Bless Trump’s Travel Ban
After oral argument, the third iteration of the president’s order targeting several Muslim-majority countries seems likely to stand.
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Why Federal Employees Need a Better Work Experience
The government “brand” is deterring new graduates from careers in public service.
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Scott Pruitt’s New Rule Could Completely Transform the EPA
It would not only undermine 30 years of clean-air regulations, but radically restrict what science the agency is allowed to use.
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How Agencies Can Tap a Rising Generation’s Impulse to Do Good
The public sector’s need for young, motivated talent has never been more pressing.
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The Value of Failing
A new research center at Columbia University is committed to figuring out how to turn failure into success.
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White House to Meet With Federal Agencies to Ensure Enactment of Trump’s Agenda
Meetings will inform operational decisions, budgetary tradeoffs and legislative proposals.
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How Know-It-Alls Threaten Organizations
They're especially prone to overestimating their knowledge, and that hurts everyone.
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Mulvaney Targets Consumer Bureau's 'Yelp'-Like Complaint Portal
Acting director encourages bankers’ argument against posting unvetted criticism.
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Finally, a Definition Of Workplace Inclusion That’s Truly Actionable
Inclusion is built on small, consistent behavioral adjustments that anyone can learn.
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Why Does A President Demand Loyalty From People Who Work For Him?
There's a trade-off when presidents appoint loyalists. A loyalist may not be as competent as the position demands, but he or she may satisfy the president by carrying out his agenda.
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OPM Director Envisions More Influence for Human Capital Officers
Memo cites importance of interagency council as the Trump administration prepares push for civil service reform.
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Senate Indefinitely Delays Hearing on Trump's VA Pick Amid Bipartisan Concerns
Trump suggests Adm. Ronny Jackson should withdraw rather than answer allegations of prior misconduct.
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Why I Criticize Candidates During Job Interviews (And You Should, Too)
While it might be slightly awkward to provide real-time feedback during a job interview, here's why it is important.
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Patent Office Director: No 'Significant' Reorganization Planned
The agency tasked with adjudicating intellectual property claims will continue to staff up in the coming years to tackle the patent application backlog.
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The Foreign Leaders Trump Favors
This week’s state visit cements Emmanuel Macron’s reputation as one of the president’s closest friends. But he’s not the only one.
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Trump Officials Defend VA Pick as He Gears Up for Contentious Confirmation
VA secretaries typically sail through confirmation, but Ronny Jackson’s lack of experience has the White House on the defensive.
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