Management
Acting Territorial Kills Creative Feedback
Managers work hard to foster creativity in the workplace, but "territorial marking" can squash the free flow of ideas among colleagues.
Management
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Coordinate with FEMA in Preparation for Irma
A direct hit from one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region will test American disaster response capabilities in the territories.
Management
There’s Reason For Optimism In Federal Personnel Management
Employees at all levels could benefit from having a credible advocate leading the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
Social Security Paid Disability Benefits to More Than 700 Deceased Veterans
Unless the agency fixes the problem, it’s likely to make another $7.3 million in improper payments over the next 12 months.
Management
Appointee Watch: Administration Announces Picks for Key Management Posts, NASA
Trump announces another round of top diplomats.
Management
The Official in Charge of Awarding EPA Science Grants Doesn’t Want to See the Words 'Climate Change'
Former EPA officials who served under presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush called the move unusual.
Management
Harvey Flooded 13 of the U.S.'s Most-Toxic Waste Sites and the EPA Says 11 are Still Inaccessible
But the AP managed to get to seven Superfund sites in the Houston area.
Management
Trump’s Nominee to Run GSA Is Respected Republican Hill Staffer
Emily Murphy has promoted small business, but hasn’t headed an organization.
Management
Trump Announces HR Professional As New Pick to Lead OPM
President chooses expert in banking and payments technology as management director at OMB.
Management
Neuroscientists Have Figured Out Why You Can’t Concentrate at Work
Distracted? "Psychoacoustics" could be to blame.
Management
What Victims of Hurricane Harvey Can Learn from Katrina as Rebuilding Begins
Researchers examined credit data on the victims of Hurricane Katrina to understand how the disaster affected their personal finances, revealing important lessons for those hurt by Harvey.
Management
What Great Leadership Looks Like
Lessons from watching Defense Secretary James Mattis in action.
Management
Six Ways To Be a More Approachable Leader
Leaders who are approachable get things done because they create the kind of relationships that support them and the organization.
Management
Hurricane Harvey’s Public-Health Nightmare
Physicians and other professionals are scrambling to contain a multitude of epidemics that might arise after the flood.
Management
Trump Deregulation Expands to Workplace Fatalities, Gender Pay
Agencies are told to curb data reporting to reduce the paperwork burden.
Management
Trump Administration’s Transparency Questioned as It Awards First Border Wall Contracts
DHS selects four companies to build concrete wall prototypes.
Management
OPM Creates Emergency Leave Program for Harvey Victims
Workers may donate their unused leave to federal colleagues in need.
Pay & Benefits
Feds in Harvey's Path Are Sleeping in Their Offices to Keep Agencies Operational
What dozens of facility closures has meant for federal employees in Southeast Texas.
Management