Management
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.
Management
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.
Management
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.
Management
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.
Management
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.
Management
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.
Management
Management Chief: Trump Administration Will Renew Push for Performance Pay Fund
In an interview with NextGov, OMB Deputy Director for Management Margaret Weichert said the Trump administration would push for civil service reform legislation.
Management
Is the Senate Bill to Protect Mueller Constitutional?
Legal scholars say the bipartisan legislation could run into trouble at the Supreme Court.
Management
Confusion Lingers at EPA Offices as Employees Lack Direction on Fate of Closures
One closure is proceeding "full steam ahead" despite questions about congressional intervention.
Management
How to Identify Emerging Leaders
These three lenses of awareness will help you find the executive potential in your organization.
Management
Many Lose Jobs After National Park Service Changes Interpretation of Seasonal Work Rule
Employees say a new policy barring people from working multiple seasonal jobs in a year is being applied inconsistently and retroactively.
Management
Want To Be Happier? Little Changes Can Help
How can we be happier? In a world where stress and anxiety can easily overtake good days, a new book has some answers.
Management
How To Lead Like The Queen Even If You're a Commoner
She never applied and she can't be fired—but the long career of Queen Elizabeth II still offers lessons.
Management
The Navy Wants a Better Way to Keep China’s Nose Out of Its Contracts
A subcontract with a Huawei partner has the secretary looking for an ‘institutional algorithm’ for spotting dicey partnerships.
Management
Will Andrew McCabe Be Prosecuted?
Former Justice Department attorneys said a criminal referral for the former FBI deputy director and frequent target of President Trump was expected, given the contents of a recent Inspector General’s report.
Management
Poll: Half of Feds Think They’re Being Held to a Different Ethical Standard Than Trump's Appointees
One in six federal workers think the recent spending boosts in the omnibus bill will lead to waste.
Pay & Benefits
Is OPM's New Weather Policy the 'Natural Progression' of Telework?
Advocate urges careful roll-out of policy requiring remote workers to remain on the job during inclement weather.
Management
Senate Confirms Trump’s Pick to Lead NASA on Party-Line Vote
Bridenstine hailed by Republicans as patriot, slammed by Democrats as unqualified.
Management
House Passes First IRS Reforms in 20 Years
Bipartisan batch of nine bills approved during Tax Day website freeze.
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