Management
The Annual Pay Ritual Has Lost Relevance
Contrary to some reports, General Schedule employees have received competitive pay increases—but that does not mean salary levels are competitive.
Management
Obama Treasury Department May Have Skirted Anti-Deficiency Act, Watchdog Finds
Travel office prematurely transferred reimbursement funds to offices sharing services.
Management
Got A Boss Who Denies Reality? A Behavioral Scientist’s Guide To Tactful Truth Telling
Dealing with a co-worker or manager who says demonstrably false things can be a challenge, particularly at holiday office parties. Here's a guide to handle a colleague in denial.
Management
EPA Promises Not to Silence Scientists, Pushes Review of Climate Change Assumptions
Pruitt pledges public EPA debate next year on human role in climate change.
Management
Motivating Employees Isn't About Making Them Happy
The expectation that leaders should keep employees engaged and happy sets them up for failure.
Management
A Psychologist Explains The Best Ways To Cope With Conflict Over The Holidays
There are dozens of holidays between now and January. Here's how to survive all that family time.
Oversight
How Much Will We Find Out About Trump's Health?
The president isn’t required to undergo neurological tests or to share the results.
Management
Congress Passes Two-Week Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fears Mount
Immigration issues could derail negotiations to fund the government for the rest of fiscal 2018.
Management
Disaster Responses Brought Out Federal Agencies’ Best, Leaders Say
Senior executives hear how SBA and Homeland Security showcased leadership principles.
Management
The Best Time Of Day To Get Things Done, According To Data
What we know about productivity patterns by the hour, day, month, and season.
Management
The Humane Way to Fire Someone
Firing someone will be an event you will quickly move past, but for the other person, the impact could last an entire career.
Management
FBI Director Rejects Trump’s Criticisms, Says Agency’s Reputation is ‘Quite Good’
There's "no shortage of opinions," Christopher Wray says, but FBI is "respected and appreciated."
Management
Overcoming the Strategy Execution Gap
Leaders too often are not open to employees’ ideas for improving performance.
Management
8 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Office
Whether your boss is the problem or you are, it’s essential to be able to share information.
Management
Winners of 2017 Presidential Rank Awards Announced
Recipients will receive monetary awards in honor of their achievements.
Management
The Surprising Benefit Of Actually Following Government Dietary Advice
Researchers analyzed government dietary advice from 37 countries, offering a snapshot of how those policies would impact the global environment if populations in those countries actually took the advice.
Management
Trump on Shutdown: 'It Could Happen'
Lawmakers optimistic they can avoid a funding lapse, but the president casts doubts as deadline looms.
Management
Senators Press State Dept. to Drop Hiring Freeze and Shine Light on Reorg Plan
Reforms could hurt "America's Foreign Service and Civil Service professionals" and put diplomacy at risk, one letter says.
Management
The Government’s Failure to Keep Up With Technology Is Hurting All of Us
It hobbles the economy and contributes to Americans’ distrust of government.
Management