Management

Who Is Rod Rosenstein?

The new deputy attorney general, who has a reputation for being apolitical, has suddenly found himself in a position he spent decades avoiding.

Management

The Counter-Intuitive Nature of Slowing Down to Speed Up

When you push people to move faster, shorten deadlines, and bring in more efficient technology, productivity will increase, right?

Management

The Arrest of a Journalist Asking About Health Care

West Virginia reporter Dan Heyman was detained for getting too close to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.

Management

The Right and Wrong Ways to Fire Someone

Next time, do it in person.

Management

USPS Loses Nearly $600M, Says It's Close to 'Solid Financial Footing'

Postal Service claims operational profitability, external requirements as costing it money.

Management

Democrats Call for an Independent Investigation Into the Election After Trump Fires FBI Director

Congressional reaction split along partisan lines after news broke that the president had dismissed James Comey.

Management

Five Ways to Nurture Your Work Relationships

How to improve negotiations and better manage conflict at the office.

Management

Trump Fires FBI Director James Comey

A White House statement said he acted on the recommendation of the deputy attorney general and the attorney general.

Management

SAMMIE Award Finalists Lauded at Public Service Week Breakfast

Three Cabinet members and lawmakers express gratitude to federal workforce.

Management

Warren Buffett Gives His Employees 'Principles of Behavior' and Trusts Them to Do the Right Thing

Buffett said he's been able to avoid scandal by emphasizing the importance of Berkshire's reputation and his employees' role in safeguarding it.

Management

The Question Sally Yates Couldn't Answer

The former acting attorney general told a Senate panel she had warned the Trump administration that Michael Flynn had lied about his conversations with a Russian official—but she couldn’t explain why it took another 18 days for him to be fired.

Management

A Straightforward Assessment of Federal Pay and Benefits is Badly Needed

The last market analysis comparing GS salaries with private sector rates based on benchmark jobs was completed over 20 years ago.

Management

Public Service: A Career with Purpose

This week is the perfect time to highlight the tremendous opportunities to do good in government.

Management

'That Was Not a Good Situation': Why Sally Yates Was Worried About Michael Flynn’s Russia Ties

The Russians knew that national security adviser Flynn had lied to vice president Mike Pence.

Nextgov

DHS Wants to Verify Drones, Devices are What They Say They Are

The call for technology is open until next May.

Management

EPA Employees, Unions and Scientists Upset at Science Board Firings

Pruitt might replace academics on advisory panel with industry reps.