Management
What Happened at the Defense Department During the 2013 Shutdown
Contractors and civilian employees will see furloughs.
Management
If You Want Engaged Employees, You Need Engaged Leaders
Lessons from three federal agencies.
Management
TSA Officials Faulted for Favoritism in Handling of Sexual Harassment Case
Higher-ups intervened to overturn removal order in 2015, IG finds.
Management
Don’t Try to Work Through the Flu of 2018
Why it matters this year more than ever, and other FAQs.
Management
Republicans Rally Ranks for Month-Long Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he is hopeful "cool heads" will prevent agencies from closing.
Management
How to Build Credibility as a Manager
Whether you’re a new manager or have years of experience, these 16 behaviors to help you grow in the job.
Management
Government Would Function Better if IGs and Congress Worked Together
Many important issues go unaddressed because of a lack of communication between the IG offices and Capitol Hill.
Management
It's Unclear Whether New Law and Push from Trump Have Increased VA Firings
Internal department data show an increase but public data show a drop off.
Oversight
Trump Continues to Set Records for Agency Vacancies
Less than 40 percent of key Senate-confirmed appointments have a nominee.
Management
Why You Should Stop Interrupting People and Become a Generative Listener
Many of us don’t know how to listen, or don’t care.
Management
Just One in Six Feds Say They’re Excited to Implement Trump's Agenda
Most feds report feeling disrespected by the president and many say they are leaving federal service soon.
Management
Misery Loves Bureaucracy: Why Technology Hasn’t Saved Government
Information-sharing tools work best in a culture of openness and collaboration.
Management
If Work Dominated Your Every Moment, Would Life Be Worth Living?
We are on the verge of total work’s realization.
Management
IRS Plunges Into Tax Law Changes Even as Its Budget Remains Shaky
Taxpayer Advocate slams funding and low returns from new private collection effort.
Management
I'm A Recruiter. Here Are The Questions I Hear Most Often From Job Candidates
Most of the answers aren't in your job description—but they should be.
Management
Ambassador Resigned Because He Doesn’t Want To Work For Trump
Morale at the Department of State has flagged since Trump took office.
Management
If You’re Calling Your Work Team Family, You’re Doing It Wrong
I used to do it, too. Than I saw the negative consequences.
Defense
The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget
Last year, U.S. Navy and defense leaders warned their people to watch what they say. Lawmakers say that’s made it harder to argue for spending bumps on Capitol Hill.
Management
White House Sued Over 'Cloaked' Agency Reorganization Proposals
OMB's failure to disclose public suggestions is "height of hypocrisy," group says.
Management