Management

Analysis: Firing Rosenstein Won’t Save Trump

The move would come at a high political cost, and have little effect on the actual investigation.

Management

You Aren't Too Nice To Be Leadership Material

Being nice is not considered cool. Or powerful. Or effective. But it should be.

Management

Trump's New Pick to Lead State Promises to Fill 'Demoralizing' Vacancies

Pompeo says he will help department "find its swagger" by making employees feel "relevant."

Management

Imagine the Possibilities of Real HR Reform

The HR function costs the federal government just under $2,000 per civilian employee, compared with approximately $1,400 in the private sector.

Management

Substance Abuse Agency Wants to End ‘Contractor-Driven’ Approach to Care

A contractor group calls SAMHSA chief’s decision to end technical assistance contracts misguided.

Management

Should I Stay or Should I Go?

It’s a question federal employees are increasingly asking themselves. A former career fed has some advice.

Management

The Myth of 'Learning Styles'

A popular theory that some people learn better visually or aurally keeps getting debunked.

Management

This Is How Trump Could Fire Mueller

A step-by-step explanation of the three options open to Donald Trump.

Management

Lawmakers Warn Trump Administration Not to Slash Diversity Efforts at Interior

House Democrats send letter after Zinke reportedly told employees he was no longer prioritizing diversity.

Management

How To Run a Meeting Where Everyone Is Mad At You

Q&A sessions can be tough—even when they're not live on CNN.

Management

FEMA Faulted for Awarding Undeliverable Contracts, Delaying Aid During Hurricane Season

Senate Democrats say Trump administration should ensure it has more pre-arranged emergency contracts.

Management

The Office of Personnel Management Could Soon Lose One of Its Most Significant Functions

The White House is considering a major overhaul of the entire background investigation program, as well as other potential changes.

Management

An Internal Email Contradicts Scott Pruitt's Account of Controversial Raises

The EPA administrator has said he “didn’t know” about unusual salary bumps given to a pair of trusted aides, but a message from one of those staffers claims otherwise.

Management

The Man Behind Trump’s Trade War Once Negotiated Using a Paper Airplane

During one Japanese presentation, he devoted his attention to playfully disassembling his microphone."

Management

What The Post Office Really Gets From Amazon

In an effort to establish the facts, UBS hosted a call with the former postmaster general, Patrick Donahoe.

Management

Civil Service Reform Must Be a Priority

It would be a mistake to limit reform to policies controlled by the Office of Personnel Management.

Management

How To Give Feedback That Actually Works, Without Hurting Anyone More Than You Have To

Critiquing a colleague is never easy, but anyone can master the art of feedback.