Oversight
Dueling CFPB Chiefs Face Dueling Allegations
Watchdog demands investigation into Mulvaney’s use of OMB staff at the embattled agency, while a Republican senator accuses Leandra English of improperly burrowing into the civil service.
Management
VA Pledges to Stop Covering Up Its Doctors' Bad Behavior
Lawmakers question Veterans Affairs leaders after auditors found the department failed to properly report malfeasance.
Management
Puerto Rico’s Official Hurricane Death Toll Was 55. So Why Do Researchers Say It’s 500 Or More?
They found deaths after Maria exceeded the number of people who would have died under normal circumstances by more than 1,000.
Management
Tillerson Fills In Some Details of the State Department’s Unfolding ‘Redesign’
“I don’t want to have fire a bunch of people,” said the Secretary of State.
Management
OPM Can Lead the Transformation of Government
Present circumstances have created a rare opportunity for the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
Could a New Cessna Find Its Way to the Battlefield?
FedEx will be the first to operate the new twin-engine turboprop, but military sales may not be far behind.
Management
Research Shows Jerks Get Ahead In Spite Of Their Jerkiness, Not Because Of It
Civil behavior pays off in other ways too.
Management
Court Refuses to Block Trump Appointee From Assuming Command of Consumer Bureau
Judge rejects CFPB deputy director’s request for a temporary restraining order to bar Mick Mulvaney from serving as acting director.
Management
The Agencies Cutting the Most Regulations
More than 80 percent of Trump's withdrawn rules were proposed under Obama.
Management
How To Network At Conferences Even If You're Not a Natural
Don't miss out on the most valuable aspect of attending a conference.
Management
How To Digital Detox Without Totally Ditching Your Phone
Freeing yourself from your device doesn't need to be extreme in order to be effective.
Management
Shutdown Negotiations Between Trump and Democrats Break Down Before Starting
Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle warn of increased chances of shuttering agencies.
Management
State Department’s Reorganization Guru Quits
After three months on the job, private-sector efficiency expert resigns.
Management
The Concept of Productive Procrastination Is a Myth
If it enhances your creativity, it probably wasn't procrastination to begin with.
Management
Is America’s ‘Best Idea’ at Stake?
Republicans and the Trump administration are trying to reduce the number of national monuments, which would put once-protected land up for commercial use.
Management
Changing The Language In Job Ads Could Help Bring More Women Into Tech
One of the biggest job websites in the UK will help companies that sign up to a charter to attract more women into the industry.
Management
Trump Budget Director Arrives at Consumer Bureau as Legal Clash Unfolds
It's unclear who is in charge at CFPB.
Management
‘Beyond Snowden’ Book Argues For U.S. Surveillance Reform
In a new book, former intelligence official Timothy H. Edgar argues for reforming the surveillance system to balance privacy, security, and transparency.
Management
What Can Insomniacs Learn From Sleep Crises of Centuries Past? Eat Onions.
Sleep crises are far from new, and perhaps we could learn a lot from the sleep strategies used by our ancestors.
Management