Management
House Votes for VA to Clean Up Its Management
Bill would prevent VA leaders from "beating each other over the heads," lawmaker says.
Pay & Benefits
Trump Admin Tells Agencies to Strip Contract Provisions Guarding Against Wage Theft
New rule was required by a vote in Congress earlier this year.
Management
OPM Retirement Backlog Balloons Again in October
Agency says training, lack of overtime funding have hampered processing efforts.
Defense
Homeland Security Advised to Clarify Roles in Immigration Enforcement
Watchdog warns of inefficiencies and threats to public safety.
Management
Eight Questions to Ask Yourself to Know If You’re In The Right Job
Quora's VP of people has some advice about how to know if you are in the right position.
Management
USDA Rebuts Author’s Critique of Trump Transition
Vanity Fair’s Michael Lewis wrote a scathing narrative about the “stunningly unqualified” political leadership at the department.
Management
What It Will Take To Keep Trump Tweeting From Behind China’s Great Firewall
China's censorship machine doesn't really apply to the U.S. president.
Management
The White House’s New Climate-Change Report Directly Conflicts Trump’s Stance
The National Climate Assessment makes clear that climate change is manmade. Trump and many of his inner circle are adamant climate-change deniers.
Management
Obama’s Four Rules For Persuading People and Effecting Real Change
"When you disagree, don't be disagreeable," is one of them.
Management
The Hiring Bias Toward Attractive People Is Way More Complicated Than We Thought
"Are attractive people more likely to get hired? Not always, a new study suggests.
Management
Appointee Watch: Agriculture Nominee Withdraws, Fed Chair Nominated, and More
More ambassadorial nominees announced amid Trump comments on vacancies at State.
Management
A Program Providing Vital Data to Threatened Citizens Is Itself at Risk
NOAA’s Digital Coast platform gives vulnerable communities access to critical information during natural disasters.
Management
Trump Nominates Justice Dept. Attorney to Be Intel Community Watchdog
Pick comes as acting leaders pursue change in whistleblower protections.
Management
A Bit of Planning Can Help You Avoid Distractions and Do Your Best Creative Work
Here's how to structure your day to allow for deep thinking.
Management
Federal Probe Into Puerto Rico Power Scandal Expands
After the island’s power company canceled the controversial Whitefish contract, there are new inquiries into another deal with an Oklahoma-based company.
Management
House Democrats Go to Court for Trump Hotel Documents
GSA is accused of stonewalling congressional overseers after Trump’s arrival.
Management
House Panel Approves Bill Doubling Feds’ Probationary Period
Democrats object to provision they say would reduce due process rights for employees.
Management
Ex-Diplomats Balk at Trump’s Nominee to Lead Foreign Service
Choice of Indiana economic planner Akard would alter past requirement for senior State Dept. experience.
Management
The Shadow Government Working to Save Obamacare From Collapse
With the Trump administration refusing to promote open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act, a cadre of former Obama officials steps in to fill the void—with an assist from the ex-president himself.
Management