Management

Congress Wants to Boost Agency Use of Evidence in Program Evaluation

Improving data to measure outcomes is not a pretext to cut spending, panelists say.

Management

National Weather Service Develops New Career Path for Meteorologists

Initiative will help aspiring forecasters advance their careers while relieving the burden of administrators in charge of hiring and promoting.

Management

Agencies Begin White House-Mandated Training for Every Fed on Consequences of Leaks

Employees across government are receiving training this week on unauthorized disclosures.

Defense

Air Force: We’re Low on Bombs Because Congress Can’t Pass a Budget

It’s hard to persuade arms makers to boost production, even to fight ISIS, without cash on the barrelhead.

Management

Carson’s Ultimate Goal for HUD: 'Heal the Nation'

Housing and Urban Development Department Secretary Ben Carson gave employees his vision for the agency. He also promised to fix the restrooms at headquarters.

Pay & Benefits

VA Re-Fires Scandal-Plagued Employee in Test Case for Trump's New Law

New law took effect after initial disciplinary act against director of medical center in Washington, D.C.

Management

6 Reasons to Be Excited About Changes to the Combined Federal Campaign

A charity that aims to help federal employees in need believes the changes will result in a more effective and efficient fundraising mechanism.

Management

Beware The Perils Of Groupthink, Yet Meetings Can Still Be Useful

Meetings can be a real drag, but they're still essential for certain types of decision-making.

Management

Wanted: Good Leaders For Government. Must Have People, Not Just Technical, Skills

The best person for a job may not be the one who best knows how to do the work but the one who can get the best work out of others. A scholar examines the nature of leadership.

Management

For U.S. Defense Contractors, North Korean Hostilities Are Good For Business

“Clearly, as we watch what’s happening around our globe, the rather rapid advance of some of our potential adversaries is quite concerning."

Management

Senators Want Heads to Roll After Postal Service Underestimates Delayed Mail by 2 Billion Pieces

Lawmakers cite report finding employees intentionally misrepresented statistics.

Management

Micromanagement is Really a Trust Issue

Here’s how to handle it, whether you’re the victim or the perpetrator.

Management

State Dept. Rebuffs Diplomats’ Plea for Release of Reorg Plan

Academy of Diplomacy’s request comes amid “water cooler” employee disgruntlement.

Management

5 Things That Have Changed About FEMA Since Katrina – And 5 That Haven’t

Is the Federal Emergency Management Agency ready for the new era of disasters?

Management

Memo to Government Reformers: Don’t Forget the Soft Stuff

Everyone wants to work in an environment where their contribution is recognized and valued.

Management

Why Is Trump's Legal Team So Messy?

Ty Cobb, a lawyer for the president, kvetched about a colleague in public and sent several bizarre emails. And that’s only the latest West Wing attorney problem.