Management
Three Tips From Executives Around the World
I was struck by the commonalities of what helps high capacity people lead and live at their best.
Management
Does the Government Track Anti-Public-Land Extremists?
Some Democrats allege that the Department of the Interior isn’t doing enough to protect public-land employees.
Management
Legal Group Probes Obama EPA’s Alleged Lobbying on Social Media
Thunderclap platform was used to defend “Waters of the United States” rule.
Management
House Republicans Want to Eliminate Federal Election Assistance Agency
“The happiest people out there would be the hackers,” says a former official at the Justice Department’s Voting Section.
Management
Transportation Secretary Tries to Explain Trump's Tweets About Mika Brzezinski
“The president is a citizen as well, and he says what he wants to say,” Chao said.
Management
Agencies Send Employees Guidance on Travel Ban Implementation
Officials promise "business as usual."
Tech
GSA Watchdog Details Clash That Drove Sharpe from Acquisition Service
Alleged whistleblower retaliation included threats of negative review and transfer.
Management
As Trump Budget Cuts Loom, Feds Adjust Their Training
Specialists warn that some of agencies’ best may be first to jump to private sector.
Management
Analysis: What Happens If Trump’s White House Invokes Executive Privilege?
Laws that limit presidential power won't enforce themselves – Congress must act.
Oversight
House Panel Advances Air Traffic Control Privatization Plan
Controllers union announces formal support for the proposal.
Management
Agencies Could Learn a Lot From Tennessee's Shift to Pay for Performance
The state's civil service reform efforts offer many lessons for the federal government.
Management
Beware the Agency Leadership Void
The Trump administration’s appointments strategy is a slow moving disaster.
Management
Taxpayer Advocate Praises IRS for Solid Filing Season but Jabs Focus on Enforcement
Mission should stress education, Olson says, while decrying budget cuts.
Management
When Men Hold Top Positions, How Much Can Mentorship Help Women?
The career of one female national-security professional offers some insight.
Management
Forget The Insight Of A Lone Genius – Innovation Is An Evolving Process Of Trial And Error
We don't know much about the origins of most human achievements – scientific and otherwise. Like evolution, does progress occur as random insights are selected for or against?
Management
Play of the Day: McConnell Delays the Senate Health Care Vote
Also, the American Medical Association criticized the bill this week.
Management
Contractors Object to Parts of OMB's Agency Reporting Reductions
Some changes to requirements could cause confusion or remove useful controls, group argues.
Management
Federal Agencies Promise 'Professional, Organized' Implementation of Trump's Travel Ban
Agencies are collaborating, but many details are still unclear for Thursday’s roll out.
Management
Get Over Your Discomfort and Learn to Deliver Effective Feedback
You’ll help both your team and your career.
Management