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.
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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.
Management
IRS Disagrees with Watchdog’s Diagnosis on Improper Payments
TIGTA says tax credit errors continue above acceptable risk levels.
Management
The EPA's 40-Year-Old Design Manual Is Being Reissued
New audiences can relive Chermayeff and Geismar’s visual standards made for the agency in 1977.
Management
Happiness Research Shows the Biggest Obstacle to Creativity is Being Too Busy
Make a long walk—without your phone—a part of your daily routine.
Management
'Invest $500,000 and Immigrate to the U.S.': Trump’s Latest Conflict of Interest in China
Being none too shy about its Trump ties, Kushner Companies is touting a Jersey City real estate project to investors in China, who can get U.S. citizenship out of the deal.
Management
A Neuroscientist’s Baby-Step Guide From Multitasking to Single-Tasking
If you actually need to produce good work in a short time, it's the only way to go.
Management
How Sleep Resets the Brain
The next time someone tells you to “sleep on it,” that’s probably good advice.
Management
National Monuments: Presidents Can Create Them, but Only Congress Can Undo Them
President Trump has ordered a review of national monuments protected by his predecessors, and may try to abolish or shrink some. But four legal experts say that only Congress has that authority.
Management
Lessons from a Long-Time Contractor in Afghanistan
Automotive specialist describes “building capacity” through hiring locals, being on receiving end of SIGAR audits.
Management
Trump’s Desire For Free Time In His Schedule Actually Makes Lots of Management Sense
Leaders need time to think.
Management
Sustaining the SES in Difficult Times
How to make service in government’s elite executive corps more rewarding.
Management
White House Lays Out Plan to Hold Agencies Accountable for Cutting Regulations
Efforts will be roped into existing agency performance plans.
Management
FOIA Requests Hit Record High, Processing Improves
Justice reports that backlog came down, but average response time rose.
Management