Management
OMB Needs Bigger Budget So It Can Cut Other Agencies, Director Says
Lawmakers chide Mulvaney for not applying his belt-tightening prescription internally.
Management
Appointee Watch: Senators Grill Defense Pick, Confirm FEMA Director
A round-up of recent nominations to key administration posts.
Management
Power Causes Brain Damage
Over time, leaders lose mental capacities—most notably for reading other people—that were essential to their rise.
Defense
U.S. Wastes $28 Million on Afghan Soldiers's Uniforms, Watchdog Says
A report deemed the camouflage pattern inappropriate for a country that is only 2.1 percent forest.
Management
Justice’s Cancelled 'Smart on Crime' Plan Still Has Potential, Watchdog Says
Arrival of Sessions meant ending predecessor’s plan to prioritize prosecutions to save money.
Management
Interior Is Moving Forward With Buyouts, Leaves Door Open for RIFs
Lawmakers say workforce cuts are premature.
Management
What VA Really Needs
The misguided Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act isn’t going to fix what’s wrong with the department.
Management
IRS Shuts Down, Then Restores, Tax Preparer I.D. Registration
June court ruling invalidating fees prompted system to go dark.
Management
OMB 'Out of Practice' on Competitive Sourcing, Adviser Says
Springer skeptical that Trump should end moratorium on A-76 bidding by private contractors yet.
Management
House Approves Measure Seeking To Boost DHS Morale
DHS leaders claim morale is improving, but lawmaker says the Trump administration has added new pressure.
Management
Beyond Buyouts and RIFs: A More Effective Approach to Workforce Management
The power of combining data analytics with mobility programs.
Defense
Trump Appears to Fault Obama, Calls Otto Warmbier's Death a 'Disgrace'
He said the 22-year-old University of Virginia student “should have been brought home a long time ago” from North Korea.
Management
The Essential Guide To Staying In Shape On Your Next Business Trip
Repeat after me: "I am not on vacation."
Management
Citing Uptick in Attacks, Senators Request Better Protection for ICE Officers
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle echo Trump administration concerns.
Management
Can Employees Embrace Government Restructuring?
The success (or failure) of the Trump administration’s plans depends on the answer.
Management
Chaffetz Exits Oversight Panel Accusing Trump of Secrecy As Bad As Obama
Agencies are now the same if not "worse" in withholding documents, he tells interviewer.
Management
Waking Up Early For Work Could Quite Literally Be Killing You
Ignoring your internal clock could be dangerous, or even deadly.
Management
Trump Sees Big Boost in Income From Properties He Frequents As President
The president’s submission to the U.S. Office of Government Ethics claims tens of millions of dollars in income from his real-estate empire.
Management
Three Psychological Strategies Women Can Use To Combat Manterruptions At Work
Never say, “May I finish?”
Management