Management

Deterring Illegal Immigration by Separating Parents and Children

A proposal to stem the flow of migrants trekking to the southern border is revealing the limitations of deterrence policy.

Management

Post-Holiday Blues Can Teach You to Celebrate Reality

If your rosy hopes for the holidays have turned into blues, use this feeling to make every day a better experience.

Management

How Risk Is Transforming Government

Risk management is not simply a compliance exercise but goes to the core of agency mission delivery.

Management

Trump’s Category 5 Storm

What will hit first in 2018, the tsunami of a very big policy revolution or the legal waves that could submerge Trump’s presidency?

Management

Trump Escalates His Attacks Against FBI Officials

The president singled out FBI attorney James Baker and Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe in a series of tweets.

Oversight

Transparency Groups Seek Probe of CDC ‘Gag Orders’

Office of Special Counsel asked to investigate potential violations of whistleblower protection laws.

Management

IRS Faces a ‘Crushing’ Workload to Implement the GOP’s Massive Tax Cut

After years of budget cuts, the agency must quickly calculate new pay tables, issue guidance for taxpayers, train staff and update its computers.

Management

Millennials, Wake Up! Algorithms Will Be Discriminating Against You In Just a Few Years

Facebook and other tech platforms allow companies to exclude the olds. As in, age 40 and above.

Management

One Major Factor Driving Government Transformation: Effectiveness

Improving efficiency is not enough; agencies must also deliver better outcomes.

Management

OMB’s New Deputy for Management Faces a Big Challenge

Performance won’t improve until agencies have the flexibility to introduce more effective talent management practices.

Management

Congress Removes Some Roadblocks, But Path to Avoiding a Shutdown Still Unclear

Lawmakers were still sorting out their next steps just two days before the spending deadline.

Oversight

Hoyer: Republicans Still Don't Have the Votes on Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Democratic lawmakers decry GOP inaction on spending negotiations, while union officials note lack of communication.

Management

Making Government Work For All

Leaders must find new ways to deliver critical services across increasingly polarized communities.