Management

Shutdown Looms as Congress Hits a Snag in Passing Budget Deal

Timing of the shutdown-averting measure is delayed after senator objects to hastened passage.

Management

The FBI Is Most Loyal to Its Own Interests

The bureau is an inherently political player, but as its history and texts between two employees show, its allegiance is not to Democrats or Republicans—but to itself.

Management

Should You Accept A Glass of Water at a Job Interview?

Remember: Refreshments wouldn’t be offered if the other party wasn’t comfortable doing so.

Management

Threats to Government Data Are Threats to Democracy

Researchers at the Brookings Institution highlight the many ways federally-collected data shape Americans’ lives.

Defense

DHS’s New Plan for Refugee Screening Looks a Lot Like TSA PreCheck

Forget bans. Risk-based screening is the new way to vet refugees, and it could be useful for visa applicants as well.

Management

The Big Deal About Big Data

Ten reasons why big data is more than just the next step in the ongoing evolution in government performance.

Management

Lawmakers Revive Effort to Curb Agency Payments to Dead People

Social Security Administration would be required to more fully share master list.

Management

Pentagon Warns CEOs: Protect Your Data or Lose Our Contracts

Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan says cyber security should be a top priority for its contractors.

Management

Washington-Area Agencies Open Under Two-Hour Delayed Arrival

Employees can also take unscheduled telework.

Management

The Low Rate of Firing Government Employees is Not a 'Positive Sign'

The vast majority want to work in an organization that values performance, which is why management needs to fire the slackers.

Management

Trump: ‘I’d Love to See a Shutdown’

President says if Democrats will not go along with his immigration demands, "then shut it down."

Management

U.S. Air Force Looks For New Ways to Buy, Protect Satellites

Ideas include smaller constellations — perhaps even spacecraft built to commercial standards.

Management

Not All Innovation Projects Are Born Equal

Government innovators can provide minimal proof of concept funding and gate further investment based on a few key milestones.

Management

This Disclosure Could Hurt Your Work Relationships

There's pressure to bring your "true self" to work, but that might not be such a good idea.

Management

GSA Has No Rule Against Feds Staying at Trump’s D.C. Hotel

Critics say agency should crack down more on stays at the controversial venue, after revelation that a federal employee spent four nights there.

Management

Internal Emails Show FBI Agents Were Shocked and Shaken After Trump Fired Comey

After seeing the news on CNN, one special agent wrote, “I hope this is an instance of fake news.”

Management

Trump Cut 13K Federal Jobs in First Year, But 3 of His Recent Predecessors Outdid Him

Presidents Reagan, George H.W. Bush and Clinton all saw bigger reductions their first year in office.