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

What the U.S. Can Learn From India’s Government Reform Efforts

Public progress reports are key, and naming and shaming laggards doesn’t hurt either.