Management
How The FBI Could Get a New Headquarters
If Congress isn’t willing to pay for federal infrastructure, it should at at least make sure the rules allow GSA to secure the best deal for taxpayers.
Management
How Trump’s White House Shakeup Will Affect DHS
Lawmakers and employee groups press administration to move quickly in finding a new secretary.
Management
Appointee Watch: Musical Chairs in the Cabinet
Chief of staff announcement leaves an opening at Homeland Security.
Management
Anthony Scaramucci Lasts 10 Days at the White House
Reports say new Chief of Staff John Kelly was driving force behind behind the resignation.
Management
Legal Drug Use And Your Security Clearance
The Office of Personnel Management aims to clarify sensitive issues with its new application form.
Management
The Ultimate Case Against Using Shame as a Management Tactic
To prevent catastrophes, air traffic controllers are trained in a culture of "psychological safety."
Oversight
Latest Tally on Agency Vacancies Not Flattering to Trump White House
Two trackers show the president's appointments are pacing well behind those of recent administrations.
Nextgov
NASA Program Makes Buying Legit IT Easier
The agency's SEWP customers can choose when buying from an authorized reseller matters to their agencies.
Management
Federal Unions Need to Redefine Their Role
In government, there is no “bottom line” other than serving the mission effectively. That purpose should be shared by managers and employees alike.
Management
Biased Expectations Can Sink Female Managers
Subtle, even subconscious, differences in expectations for male and female managers can have costly consequences for women at work, research shows.
Management
Why Trump Replaced Reince Priebus With John Kelly
The new White House chief of staff is the current secretary of Homeland Security and a retired Marine general.
Management
House Rejects Outsourcing of Federal Jobs in Vote to Block Revival of Circular A-76
Rep. Cartwright argues that public-private competition has not produced savings.
Management
When Mentorship Goes Off Track
A psychology professor at the U.S. Naval Academy on why professional guidance doesn’t always work out as planned
Management
When You Should Ask — Not Tell — Subordinates What to Do
Your instincts may be all wrong.
Management
GSA Names Hill Alumnus to Lead Public Buildings Service
Dan Mathews was staff director for a House Transportation and Infrastructure subcommittee.
Management
Could Trump’s Immigration Agenda Ever Get Through Congress?
Even groups supportive of the president’s plans have their doubts.
Management
FEMA to Standardize Misconduct Policies for Temporary Relief Workers
Standardizing policies will also help improve morale at the agency by showing workers rules will be enforced fairly, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Defense
Lawmakers Grill Defense Officials on Equipment-Transfer Program
Members of a House committee expressed their concerns over a recent report revealing holes in how the agency turns over unused military gear to law enforcement.
Management
IRS Continued to Rehire Problem Employees Despite New Warning System
Commissioner had assured Congress of procedures to flag tax delinquents, disruptors.
Pay & Benefits