Pay & Benefits
IRS Asks Congress to Renew Expired Authority to Exceed Salary Cap
Authority was the most efficient path toward being able to attract highly-skilled technical expertise, commissioner says.
Management
We Should All Live By Boy Scout Values—All of Them
Leadership isn't about the title, it's about the way you live your life.
Management
How Agencies Can Deliver Better Results for Less Money
Contractor compensation should be tied to how well vendors deliver on program outcomes.
Management
Mainstays of GSA's OASIS Contract Office Take New Jobs
Federal Acquisition Service continues reorganization.
Management
I Kicked My Smartphone Addiction By Retraining My Brain To Enjoy Being Bored
When we're bored, we're more likely to seek out inspired solutions to everyday problems.
Management
Rethinking Remote Work
Some organizations, particularly struggling ones, are reconsidering telework.
Oversight
House Lawmakers to CBO Analysts: You’re Fired
Four House Republicans invoked an obscure budget rule to eliminate the jobs of 89 federal employees in the Congressional Budget Office.
Management
Evaluating Trump's Psyche in Public
Inside the ongoing ethics debate over what professionals can say about the president's mental health
Management
Ex-Census Director: 'I Didn’t Leave Because of Politics'
Thompson urges Congress to provide full 2019 funding and praises bureau career staff.
Oversight
Why Trump Might Fire Robert Mueller
President Trump is reportedly considering drastic action to end the Russia investigation.
Management
GSA Secures Discounted Airfares for Federal Travelers
Pre-negotiated rates will result in a 53 percent discount for the federal government.
Management
Alleged Retaliation Against Senior Executives Prompts Bipartisan Concern
One senator will request an investigation into controversial reassignments.
Management
Annual Defense Bill Aims to Rein in Pentagon Outsourcing
Supporters say measure would protect federal employees from seeing their jobs contracted out.
Oversight
Trump Names Acting Ethics Chief, Bypassing Senior Career Official
The president has created an ethics "crisis," says former OGE director Walter Shaub.
Management
Jared Kushner Maintains He 'Did Not Collude' With Russia in Rare Public Statement
President Trump’s son-in-law and adviser addressed reporters after meeting behind closed doors with the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Management
Appointee Watch: A New Army Secretary, Press Office Turmoil and Another Round of Ambassadors
Esper is Trump's third choice to lead the military branch.
Management
The Performance Revolution Government Needs
When the brand of government is unattractive to top talent, it should be a reason for reform.
Management
HUD Secretary Praises Career Employees for Help in Transition
Departmental operations have continued running smoothly despite numerous vacancies in key leadership positions, Carson says.
Management