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.
Tech
The Military Will Award $10 Million To The Company That Can Launch Satellites On Short Notice
The Air Force is desperate to replace larger satellites that are vulnerable to attack, and fast.
Management
Agencies Must Change Their Recruiting Strategies
Only 42 percent of federal employees believe their agencies recruit people with the right skills.
Management
Budget Director Promises Appropriate Punishment for Pruitt’s Spending Violations, Details on Funding Cuts
Mulvaney also defends cuts at an agency he concedes he’s never heard of.
Pay & Benefits
OMB Chief Defends Pay Freeze, Pay for Performance
In House testimony, Mulvaney sets May time frame for release of agency reorganization plans.
Management
Elon Musk’s Advice For When You’re Dragged Into Useless Meetings
The serial entrepreneur has as little patience for meetings as you do.
Management
Five 'Ethical Leadership' Values In James Comey's Book
Whatever you think of the fired FBI chief, his exploration of leadership is worthy of reflection.
Management
Nominees to Postal Board Promise to Challenge Trump on Any False Amazon Claims
The would-be board members also vow to protect and grow the cash-strapped mailing agency.
Management
Analysis: Scott Pruitt’s Scandals Aren’t So Bad — By Russian Standards
The actions of Donald Trump's EPA chief that raise ethical questions would be seen as normal for officials in certain other countries with little rule of law.
Management
The Resume Of The Future Will Tell Employers Who You Are, And Not Just What You’ve Done
Resumes frequently fail to signal how good a fit you’ll be for a job. That's going to change.
Management
Bipartisan Bills Would Allow VA to Research Marijuana, Recruit Doctors Earlier
Medical cannabis may help save veterans lives, lawmakers say, and VA should be at the forefront.
Management
The Humbling of Mike Pompeo
President Trump’s pick to replace Rex Tillerson could become the first secretary of state to win confirmation over the objections of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Management
The FBI Was Accused of Bias—and Its Response Helped Tip the Election
New reports reveal that decisions made by a number of officials, acting out of a variety of motives, injured not Trump’s candidacy—but that of his opponent.
Management
More Than 600 Justice Department Alumni Sign Letter to Protect Mueller
Online letter decries attacks against “the good men and women of the department.”
Management
What To Do When Your Boss Is a Terrible Manager
When a leader won't lead, you need to offer strategic support.
Management
Night Owls May Have 10 Percent Higher Risk Of Early Death, Study Says
Pity the poor night owls of the world, who already must adjust to a life that doesn't align with their natural sleep patterns. Now it appears that being a night owl even raises the risk of death.
Management
The Department Of Homeland Security Just Hired a U.K. Firm Of 20 People To Help With Border Security
The U.K. firm iProov has been granted a contract with the DHS for its biometric facial verification technology.
Management
Officials Highlight Pay for Performance, Streamlined Firing in New Management Document
Inaugural quarterly management agenda report encourages more training and support for managers, as well as efforts to improve employee engagement.
Oversight