Management
Employee Groups Decry Trump's Decision to Abolish Labor-Management Council
Former Bush management appointee calls the executive order “a dumb idea.”
Management
If You Want to Make Smarter Life Decisions, Avoid These Five Mental Biases
We are not rational beings.
Management
Trump’s Deregulatory Efforts Are Ensuring Agencies 'Stay Within the Laws,' Officials Say
President cancels speech after mass shooting; administration says it has saved $300 million from reform efforts.
Management
Innovation By and For the Government
The long, onerous and costly federal acquisition process makes it hard to attract private innovators.
Tech
IGs Band Together for a Common Website to Share Results of Investigations
Project eases access to reports governmentwide while promoting watchdogs’ work.
Management
How to Win the Hearts and Minds of Colleagues In Distant Time Zones
Take a few extra seconds and do some time zone math so they don't have to.
Management
Trump Disbands Labor-Management Forums at Federal Agencies
President says collaborative efforts “have produced few benefits to the public.”
Management
Fast-Approaching Vacancy Act Deadline Puts Some Pressure on Trump to Speed Up Appointments
Rules also offer flexibility that may benefit the White House, however.
Management
HHS Secretary Resigns After Controversy Over Use of Private Charter Aircraft
Price had offered to reimburse taxpayers for the cost of his seat on the flights, but not for the full cost estimated at $400,000.
Management
The U.S. Is Pulling Most of Its Staff Out of Cuba After a Series of Mysterious Attacks
Attacks caused traumatic brain injuries and permanent hearing loss in at least 21 diplomats and their family members.
Management
USPS Defaults on Billions in Mandatory Payments, Despite Scheduled Relief
Lawmaker joins agency in renewing call for comprehensive postal reform.
Management
Why Does Trump Keep Praising the Emergency Response in Puerto Rico?
The president’s insistence that he’s doing a great job sits uneasily with stories of desperation in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria.
Management
'You Should Be Outraged:' An Air Force General Gives a Lesson in Leadership After Racist Slurs
"If you can’t treat someone with dignity and respect, then get out."
Management
Madeleine Albright: 'All of a Sudden, Diplomacy Is Being Degraded'
America’s former chief diplomat on the state of the State Department.
Management
HHS Secretary Will Reimburse Taxpayers for Charter Flights—But Only For Cost of His Seat
The department reportedly spent $400,000 on private aircraft for Tom Price; he’s writing a check for $51,887.31.
Management
A Therapist’s Guide to Staying Productive When You’re Depressed or Heartbroken
"Adjust your expectations for your performance."
Management
Special Counsel Office Touts Settlements in Pregnancy Discrimination, Veterans Preference Cases
The small investigative agency has been stressing alternative dispute resolution; settlements were reached under acting leadership.
Management
The Case for Evidence in Government
Data alone can’t provide insight into the effectiveness of government programs—sophisticated analysis is vital.
Management
How Hurricane Maria Will Be More Costly For Puerto Rico Than Harvey Was For Texas
"The hurricane’s devastation has been multiplied by the island’s more limited ability to absorb it.
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