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VA Denies Accusations of Restricting Hiring at Local Facilities
Senators say new policy was initiated to push veterans toward private sector care.
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Analysis: Firing Rosenstein Won’t Save Trump
The move would come at a high political cost, and have little effect on the actual investigation.
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You Aren't Too Nice To Be Leadership Material
Being nice is not considered cool. Or powerful. Or effective. But it should be.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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IG Slams Interior for Failing to Support Its Senior Executive Reassignments
DOI created perception the reassignments were politically motivated, report finds.
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Should I Stay or Should I Go?
It’s a question federal employees are increasingly asking themselves. A former career fed has some advice.
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The Myth of 'Learning Styles'
A popular theory that some people learn better visually or aurally keeps getting debunked.
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This Is How Trump Could Fire Mueller
A step-by-step explanation of the three options open to Donald Trump.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Women: Watch Out For The 'Trump Effect' In Negotiations
How to outsmart "Art of the Deal"-style tactics.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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Civil Service Reform Must Be a Priority
It would be a mistake to limit reform to policies controlled by the Office of Personnel Management.
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