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.

Management

VA Takes Final Shot at Shulkin, Says Privatization Concerns Are Unfounded

Administration officials aim to debunk "the myth" that the department will turn over health care services to the private sector.

Management

A Suspected Russian Spy, With Curious Ties to Washington

A longtime Republican operative has been in contact with a suspected Russian intelligence agent for nearly two decades. What does it mean for Robert Mueller's investigation?

Management

Border Agents Say They're 'Woefully Understaffed,' Applaud National Guard Deployment

Previous deployments of the National Guard to the border had drawbacks, auditors have found.

Management

How to Serve a President You Don’t Like

If you work in government, you have the opportunity to make a positive difference—no matter who sits in the Oval Office.

Management

Working From Home Can Save You Thousands of Dollars Every Year

I calculated a dollar value of working from home—the total was higher than I expected.

Management

Need To Negotiate? A Little Anger May Help

High-intensity anger is perceived as inappropriate and is less effective than anger of moderate intensity.

Management

Be Realistic About Your Successes and Failures

It’s far too easy to take credit for success and blame others for failure.

Management

Judge Rules Commerce Cannot Charge Exorbitant Fees to Access Immigration Data

The department had been trying to charge $16,770 for the most recent year of data.