Management
Jeff Sessions's Agenda for Justice's Civil-Rights Division
The Trump administration's budget envisions staff reductions and a diminished focus on traditional civil-rights enforcement.
Management
Federal Managers Groups Largely Support Trump OPM Pick
Union representative is a lot more wary of Nesterczuk, who helped design a failed performance-based pay system at Defense.
Management
The Known Unknowns of the Russia Investigation
Top Russian officials reportedly discussed reaching out to Trump campaign adviser Michael Flynn last summer as part of Moscow’s interference campaign. Did they follow through?
Management
Boeing Protests Air Force’s Jamming-Plane Decision, Alleging Conflict of Interest
Company officials say the decision to let L3 pick the aircraft means a choice has already been made.
Management
11 Major Agency Reforms in Trump’s Budget
Some proposals could see the light of day, even if the overall budget is DOA.
Management
State Department Student Interns Battle a Frustrating Security Clearance Process
Some applicants wait months for even an interim clearance.
Management
A Science-Backed Trick to Reduce Fear And Anxiety Takes Just 30 Seconds and a Pen
Relief may be just a word away.
Management
What Does Trump's Budget Mean for the Environment?
His proposal would gut federal enforcement and effectively halt many Superfund cleanups.
Management
White House Asks Justice for Ruling on Disclosing Ethics Waivers
Battle continues over whether the Trump administration must list exemptions given to former lobbyists.
Management
Psychology Shows It’s a Big Mistake To Base Our Self-Worth on Our Professional Achievements
Most of us have dreams that won’t come true. The question is – how do we respond to that disappointment?
Defense
Trump’s Military Buildup Won’t Begin Until 2019
Pentagon officials says they're working to fix readiness first, then grow the military.
Management
The Questions About Obstruction Now Spread to White House Staff
Reports that presidential aides asked senior intelligence officials to help shut down the FBI investigation put those staffers in legal jeopardy.
Management
White House Taps Civil Service Reform Veteran to Lead OPM
George Nesterczuk was the architect of a failed effort to establish a performance-based pay system during the Bush administration.
Management
An Unconventional President Takes Aim at the Bureaucracy
Trump’s budget targets familiar agencies and programs.
Management
A Guide For Federal Leaders In a Time of Uncertainty
Managers and supervisors don’t have the luxury of indulging in their worst fears—there’s too much work to be done.
Management
Trump Suggests USPS Cut Retirement, Health Benefits in $46B Savings Package
Decreasing mail delivery frequency also part of White House’s postal reform proposal.
Tech
Budget Spares NASA From Cuts As Deep As Other Research Agencies
The NASA plan includes cuts across most of the space agency’s programs.
Management
The 18 Independent Agencies Trump Wants to Eliminate
The president’s budget suggests entirely eliminating these bodies, from the Appalachian Regional Commission to the National Endowment for the Arts.
Management
Trump Proposes Easier Firing, Job Cuts at Most Agencies
Budget blueprint pushes sweeping changes to agency structures and personnel management.
Management