Management
Senate Confirms Kirstjen Nielsen to Lead Homeland Security
Lawmakers late Tuesday also approved Emily Murphy to lead GSA.
Management
Adam Grant Recommends The Best Holiday Gift Managers Can Give Employees
It's an act of gratitude that costs nothing, and benefits all parties.
Management
Military Services Failed to Report Hundreds of Criminal Fingerprint Records to FBI, Watchdog Finds
Missing records can have tragic consequences, as was the case in the recent mass shooting in Texas.
Management
Despite Trump’s Push, the Border Patrol Is Losing More Agents Than It Can Hire
CBP is adjusting its polygraph exam, changing its physical fitness test and reforming its training process in an effort to speed recruitment.
Management
Preaching from the Choir: Conservatives, Defense Execs Beg Trump to Challenge Russia, Make Budget Deal
At the Reagan Presidential Library, the country's biggest defense spending hawks doubt Congress can deliver Trump's promised military buildup.
Management
How to Avoid a Sexual Harassment Claim
Respect is key—for every employee, and for the work that’s being done.
Management
The Cost of Trump's Attacks on the FBI
When cabinet officials don’t push back on Trump’s efforts to delegitimize their agencies, they leave their staff frustrated and demoralized.
Management
Trump Says FBI Is 'In Tatters,' But Agents and Employee Surveys Paint a Different Picture
FBI agents appear proud of their work despite Trump's claims.
Management
In Unprecedented Move, Trump Shrinks Two National Monuments
The decision significantly reduces public land designated by prior presidents.
Management
Are Smartphones Making Us Less Productive?
This is not an idle thought, but a serious question recently posed by the Bank of England.
Oversight
Deal to Push Back Shutdown Deadline Faces Uncertain Prospects
Democrats and Tea Party members are still considering whether to support a two-week CR.
Management
Pentagon Building Wish List for New Technology Spending
The military’s top weapons buyer wants to better coordinate the Defense Department’s investments across its labs and research offices.
Management
Michael Flynn May Not Have Been The Only Rat In The White House This Year
"PLEASE HAVE SOMEONE PICK UP DEAD MOUSE," read one note.
Management
Can Withering Public Trust In Government Be Traced Back To the JFK Assassination?
In the minds of many, the assassination remains a tragedy cloaked in mystery. How does this lack of closure – and the general distrust it fomented – resonate in American culture and politics today?
Management
Study: Three Or Four Cups Of Coffee A Day Does You More Good Than Harm
A new analysis shows that coffee is associated with a host of positive health effects.
Management
To Calm Your Emotions, Get 15 Minutes Alone
"When people willingly spend time alone, they reap the greater benefits—something that, of course, has always been a part of ancient wisdom and practices."
Management
Trump’s Man In Charge Of U.S. Crime Data Is Known For His Football Rankings
Jeffrey H. Anderson, Bureau of Justice Statistics head, doesn't appear to have much data experience, aside for a system supporting the reviled Bowl Championship Series.
Management
Appointee Watch: A Cabinet-Level Shuffle Could Be Looming
Trump announces key jobs at Education, Energy and NASA.
Management
Postal Regulator Allows Higher Rates, but Denies USPS Autonomy in Setting Prices
The Postal Service had sought to get rid of price caps entirely.
Management