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
Agencies Need A STEM Talent Management System
The General Schedule system is not suited for managing knowledge workers.
Management
Setting Goals Around Tasks, Not Outcomes, is the Best Way to Improve Performance, a Study Shows
Dream big but focus small.
Management
OPM Just Made It Harder To Drain The Swamp
The Office of Personnel Management is neglecting to report information on federal employees who are fired for cause.
Management
Why Low Unemployment Doesn’t Mean Higher Salaries
Even for those with a security clearance, average compensation is down.
Management
Former Pentagon Acquisitions Chief Belittles Reorg Plan
Frank Kendall sees NDAA-mandated split of his former job as doomed to fail.
Management
All the Words Employees at the Agriculture Department Can’t Use Anymore Relating to Climate Change
Social engineering through immigration policy isn’t simple—and such efforts often produce dramatic, unintended consequences.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Challenge Secrecy of Trump Deregulation Task Forces
Letter to White House decries participation by lobbyists with possible conflicts.
Management
A TED Speaker Coach’s Trick For More Commanding Presentations Involves Your Toes
Squirming translates to uncertainty.
Management
How To Talk To Yourself To Control Emotions
It's okay to talk to yourself, a new study suggests, but how you do it matters.
Management
Why Americans Wait Two Years to Have Their Social Security Claims Heard
Budget, staffing and system issues bog down the system at SSA.
Management