Management
FEMA Still Planning Additional Influx of Federal Personnel in Puerto Rico
The Trump administration currently has 14,000 military and federal employees supporting Maria recovery.
Oversight
IRS’s Controversial Review of Nonprofits Was Broader Than Reported, IG Says
Scrutiny of tea party groups that angered Republicans extended to progressive groups too.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats: Hold Hearings on the 'Degradation of the Federal Workforce'
Oversight lawmakers want more transparency on Trump’s efforts to cut federal rolls.
Management
New Analysis Counters Claim that Federal Workforce Grew in Recent Years
President Trump should better target efforts to right-size government, scholar argues.
Management
The Department of Justice Takes a Stand Against Transgender Rights in the Workplace
A new memo rescinds an Obama-era policy on gender-identity discrimination, setting the stage for a possible Supreme Court fight.
Management
Needed: A Commitment to Effective Performance Management
Civil service reform is important, but without management reform it’s unlikely to generate the expected results.
Management
Survey: Federal Senior Execs Lack Sufficient Authority to Drive Change
Career leaders “don’t feel empowered,” professional association says.
Management
Interior Whistleblower Resigns, Citing 'All-Out Assault on the Civil Service'
Joel Clement deplores Ryan Zinke’s leadership, encourages colleagues to "persist" and "resist."
Management
What's Happening With the Relief Effort in Puerto Rico?
A timeline of the unprecedented catastrophe of Hurricane Maria
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel Approves 60% Increase in Buyout Payments for Feds
The $15,000 bump in VSIPs could make leaving government more appealing to employees as agencies look for ways to decrease the size of their workforces.
Management
The Philosophical Case for Staying Hopeful in Dark Times
We can acknowledge the very real pain and suffering in the world today while still living with hope.
Management
A Ray of Hope in Government Management
Execution of the first round of Cross-Agency Priority Goals shows tangible results.
Management
Trump Innovation Chief Foresees Shared Services as Restoring Citizen Trust
Cross-agency efficiency initiatives touted as bipartisan, generational.
Management
Are Trump's Tweets Undercutting U.S. Diplomacy?
Beyond apparent policy disagreements between the president and Rex Tillerson, the State Department struggles to absorb mixed signals.
Management
How the VA Is Blocking Marijuana Research Veterans Say Could Save Lives
Some vets credit cannabis with saving their lives, but VA won’t help researchers who want to study the drug’s effects on post-traumatic stress disorder.
Management
Appointee Watch: Another Cabinet-Level Job Opens Up
Price resignation adds to the vacancy count.
Management
Trump Team's Travel Woes Unlikely to Go Away Soon
Interior watchdog announces probe of Zinke; DeVos’s security costs mount.
Management
Why Leaders Should Focus on Outcomes Instead of Solutions
Too often, executives and managers overlook the difference between the two.
Management