Management
Postal Service Profits Again Tumble During Holiday Season
USPS still turned a "controllable" profit of $353 million.
Management
Trump’s Pick for IRS Chief Well Steeped in Parsing Tax Controversies
Seasoned attorney Rettig has chaired agency advisory council, ABA panels.
Management
State Department Lost 12% of its Foreign Affairs Specialists in Trump’s First 8 Months
Overall workforce losses were higher than 6 percent.
Management
The Difficult Person at Work Probably Isn’t a Psychopath
It's tempting to think that difficult coworker might be a psychopath, but this just distracts us from the difficult work of making our workplaces better places to be.
Management
Trump and Nunes Torch Tradition of Trust Between Congress and FBI
The FBI has long fed Congress secret intel. Trump and Nunes' fight to release classified information may turn this dynamic on its head.
Management
What Does It Take to Get Fired in the Trump White House?
Trying to clean up the Rob Porter mess, a spokesman says the administration could have reacted better, but can’t explain how—or what led to the staff secretary’s departure.
Management
After Last-Minute Drama, Congress Passes a Government Funding Bill
After a short “technical” shutdown, Congress early Friday passed a measure that would raise spending levels by $300 billion over the next two years.
Management
Government Funding Expires, But White House Expects ‘Short-Technical Lapse’
Furlough fate of employees up to each agency, but all feds should report to work Friday.
Management
Lawmakers Press FEMA for Documents on Canceled Meals Contract for Puerto Rico
An Atlanta entrepreneur with a history of procurement problems delivered only a fraction of the order.
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
Allegations of Rampant Sexual Harassment and Rape Roil Federally Run College
Victims tell of the misconduct they endured, and the retaliation they faced.
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
Senate Leaders Announce Two-Year Budget Deal to Boost Spending by $300 Billion
Schumer says agreement will send sequester caps to "ash heaps of history."
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