Management

FBI Director Has No Regrets About His Fateful 2016 Decision

Testifying before the Senate, James Comey said he did not regret his late October announcement that the investigation into Hillary Clinton had been reopened.

Management

Tillerson Praises State Dept.'s Work Product, Promises Career Satisfaction

"We don’t intend to leave anybody out," he says as listening exercise continues.

Management

Developing 21st Century Senior Intelligence Executives Into Leaders

It’s time to look beyond technical technical expertise and help people develop the skills they need to succeed as top managers.

Management

Defense Ends Civilian Hiring Freeze, But Will Review 'Necessity' of Vacant Positions

Mattis sent a memorandum to department leadership Wednesday.

Defense

Panetta Continues Pushing for Pentagon Recruiting Reforms

Op-ed calls for allowing experienced professionals to enter military services at higher ranks.

Management

Federal Scientists March for Their Work, and Against Trump

We have "devoted our lives" to fields now in flux, some federal employees say.

Management

The Trump Administration Sketches a Border-Fence Plan

Mick Mulvaney, the president’s budget director, told reporters Tuesday that 20-foot-tall steel fencing will replace existing cyclone fencing along the southern border.

Management

OMB’s Biggest Challenge

Government does not have the systems in place today to identify the best performers or rationalize staffing.

Management

Appointee Watch: The 100-Day Mark

Trump administration named several nominees ahead of milestone.

Management

How Trump's Property in Manila Looms Over His Interactions With Duterte

The president’s decision to invite the leader of the Philippines to the White House is another example of a gesture complicated by his business interests.

Management

There’s No Good Way to Kill a Bad Idea

If you’ve ever found yourself unable to halt someone else's idiotic plans once they were already in motion, you’re not alone.

Management

Treating the Invisible Wounds of War

The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan forced agencies to rethink how they treat veterans.

Management

Fish and Wildlife’s Endangered Plan for Endangered Species Day

Communication mishap forces retraction of report that FWS would not be participating in May 19 event.

Management

The Fear of Feelings at Work

The psychologist Susan David argues that the idea that employees should only display positive emotions at work often results in organizational failures.

Management

Trump: Country Needs 'a Good Shutdown' in September

White House officials have repeatedly said a shutdown is never a desired outcome.

Management

One Way Trump Went 'Big League' In His First 100 Days

The stack of executive orders, proclamations and memoranda Trump has signed makes other presidents' stacks look puny

Management

How to Maximize Employee Performance

The administration’s plan to “eliminate unnecessarily redundant levels of management or administrative support” will open the door to empowering employees.