Management
The Latest RAND Survey Paints A Disturbing Portrait of the American Workplace
"The portrait that emerges is of a workplace that is taxing on a lot of dimensions," says Nicole Maestas, the survey's lead author.
Management
A Bad Boss Can Make the Whole Team Mean
Bosses who are abusive to one employee can actually cause conflict among the whole team, which hurts productivity, according to new research.
Management
Are State Department Cuts a Major Setback For Genocide Prevention?
Some worry the US is losing its global moral authority under the Trump administration. But a close look at history reveals U.S. leadership is not as strong as it seems.
Defense
State Department Confronts North Korea With Rows of Vacant Positions
Trump has nominated candidates for only a third of key slots; envoy to South Korea is acting.
Management
North Korea: The View From Guam
What it’s like to be in the cross-hairs of the war of words between Washington and Pyongyang
Management
Appointee Watch: Pace of Names Slows During Recess
Judges, prosecutors and diplomats make up the bulk of recent nominations.
Pay & Benefits
EPA Employees Are Earning Emergency Premium Pay Without Justification
The agency is not ensuring there is actually an emergency, IG says.
Management
Do Republicans Actually Want to Postpone the 2020 Election?
A new survey highlights a threat to American democracy, but it’s not what it initially appears to be.
Management
USPS Losses Grow to $2.1 Billion in Third Quarter
Shipping revenue isn’t growing fast enough to offset declines in regular mail.
Management
Completing This 30-Minute Exercise Makes Teams Less Anxious And More Productive
"Why not try to be upfront and avoid a lot of the conflict?"
Management
Bridging the Gap Between Political Appointees and Civil Servants
The chasm between appointees and career staff often leads to dysfunction. It doesn’t have to be that way.
Management
VA Secretary Vows to Re-Fire Former D.C. Health Center Chief
Review board last week issued a temporary stay on ex-employee’s firing last week.
Management
Trump Agency Reforms Are Called the Most Exciting Opportunity in Years
Officials and consultants offer a peek into still-unreleased reorganization plans.
Management
A Former Facebook Product Manager on the Key to Solving Hard Decisions Quickly
One of the biggest challenges is getting people to see how much they agree.
Oversight
Defense Contractor Billed Government for Porsches, Million-Dollar Salaries and Secret Guns
Senator calls for heads to roll at the Pentagon over new report of questionable spending.
Management
Risk Management Isn’t Just for the Finance Staff
Operational leaders have an opportunity to align resources against their greatest vulnerabilities.
Management
Trump's Hiring Freeze Slowed Federal Retirement Processing
In July, OPM had processed only 55 percent of claims within 60 days, down from 79 percent at the same point in 2016.
Management
House to Consider Remaining Eight Spending Bills in One Package After Recess
Lawmakers have until Oct. 1 to avoid a shutdown.
Oversight
Democrats Want to Know How Much Agencies Are Spending at Trump Properties
House Oversight committee lawmakers warn that federal employees may be compromised when they work on official activities that help the president financially.
Management