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

How Many Jobs Would Your Agency Lose Under Trump's 2018 Budget?

Most of the major agencies would see significant workforce reductions, with a few exceptions such as the Defense Department.