Oversight
Largest Federal Labor Union Opposes Trump’s Pick for Top USDA Lawyer
AFGE says Stephen Vaden “has shown contempt” for union contract, while Democratic senators question his experience, defense of controversial voter ID laws.
Defense
Defense Authorization Bill Allows Pilot Program on Curbing Bid Protests
A Senate-proposed “loser pays” mandate on major contracts was watered down.
Management
The Agency Conducting Your Background Investigations May Change
The ramifications could be significant.
Management
Shulkin Stresses Accountability of VA Employees While Defending His Own
VA chief says reporters did not do their homework before accusing him of wasting taxpayer money on personal excursions during a trip to Europe in July.
Management
Employees Often Perceive Their Organizations To Be More Or Less Diverse Than They Actually Are
A new survey suggests perceptions of diversity don't always match reality.
Management
Arianna Huffington's Solution For Women Who Don't Know What To Wear To Work
Women often spend a lot of time searching for appropriate workplace attire. Arianna Huffington prefers not to.
Management
It’s Time to Improve Government’s Use of Metrics and Analytics
When used effectively in managing performance, the gains can be impressive.
Management
Foreign Service Is Being Depleted at a 'Dizzying Speed,' Union Says
Cuts "are hard to square with the stated agenda of making State and the Foreign Service stronger," says leader of current and retired diplomats.
Management
Trump's Nominee for DHS Pledges Hiring Reforms, New Immigration Deportation Priorities
Kirstjen Nielsen takes a softer tone on immigration policy, says officers should follow Obama-era priorities.
Management
The New Normal: The Government Must Do Better With Major Disasters
An estimated 3.5 million people have registered for federal disaster assistance so far this year.
Management
Intelligence Community's LGBT Program Wins Award
"IC Pride" delegation to corporate-sponsored summit shares best practices in diversity.
Management
EPA Overspent on Subsidized, Often Empty Employee Parking Spaces
Watchdog says HQ and Atlanta office paid $1.5 million over two years.
Management
Going Into The Office Will Help Your Career
In social psychology, it's called the "proximity principle."
Management
Seven Drivers of Government Transformation
Agency leaders must continually adapt to this ever changing landscape, but how?
Management
Time Is Running Out on Acting Officials’ Authority Under Vacancies Act
Failure to nominate officials for hundreds of key government positions could create major problems for Trump.
Management
EPA Chief's Scientific Advisory Panel Moves Draw Mixed Reactions
Complaints range from pro-industry bias to unfair denials of spots to grant recipients.
Management
How To Cope With The Loneliness of Being a Manager
Changing the way you think about your team can go a long way.
Management
Trump Ramps Up Shutdown Odds by Reiterating Demands for Wall Funding
Democrats say they will not approve bills with funding for a "useless, immoral wall."
Management
The Biggest Bombshells In Carter Page’s Russia Testimony To Congress
Jeff Sessions knew about Page's trip to Moscow during the campaign, and other surprises.
Management