Management
GAO Weighs in on the State of Federal Contracting
Overall agency obligations dropped 24 percent over the past five years, primarily at the Pentagon.
Management
The Top U.S. Diplomat No Longer Receives Visits From Other Top Diplomats
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson was only told about the Mexican foreign minister's visit the night before and didn't get to meet him.
Management
Ethics Office Challenges Claim That Many Rules Don't Apply to White House Staff
Kellyanne Conway's press room infomercial goes unpunished as "inadvertent" violation.
Management
A Behavioral Economist Tries to Fix Email
Inbox maintenance was taking up a lot of Dan Ariely’s time, so he decided to study it as he would anything else.
Management
Senior Executives Leader Calls for Selective Pause in Hiring Freeze
Professional association president cites “leadership vacuum” at certain agencies.
Management
GOP’s Obamacare Replacement May Reduce Bureaucracy, but Not Bureaucrats
Former federal leaders say workforce would shift and adapt to Republican overhaul.
Management
Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Might Turn Out to be Nearly as Good as Building a Wall
The number of immigrants illegally crossing into the US has already dropped.
Management
Legal Battle over Trump Hotel Lease Ropes in D.C. Restaurateurs
Tort claim filed in D.C. Superior Court accuses president of unfair competition with locals.
Management
Analysis: Why Trump’s ‘Skinny’ Budget is Already Dead
Trump is proposing a budget with little substance and filled with politically toxic spending cuts, making it very unlikely to go anywhere, even in a Republican Congress.
Management
People Who Speak Multiple Languages Make the Best Employees For One Big Reason
Parlez-vous Français? क्या आप हिंदी बोलते हैं? Parles-tu Espagnol?
Management
Digging Out of the Digital Stone Age
Three quarters of the federal information technology budget goes to maintain outdated computer systems.
Management
Quiz: How Well Do You Know the Limits on Federal Employee Job Searches?
You might be surprised at what is and isn't considered seeking employment in the most recent ethics rules.
Management
Why Customs and Border Protection's ID Search of a Domestic Flight Is on Weak Legal Ground
Agents boarded an incoming flight from San Francisco and asked for—or demanded––ID from every passenger.
Nextgov
When Can Your Tweet, Text or Calls Cost You Your Job?
Feds do not have a legally recognized expectation of privacy with respect to the government-owned equipment they use in and/or outside of the workplace.
Management
New Approaches for Fighting Fraud
Agencies must develop guidelines for assessing fraud risks and plans to address them. Here’s how they can do it.
Management
Driving Innovation in Government: The Unsung Heroes
Political appointees should check their assumptions at the door before launching big changes.
Management
What We Know About Trump’s Proposed Budget Cuts So Far
Leaks detail where the $54 billion in spending reductions would take place; some agency leaders plan to fight back.
Management
Persistent Voice Urges Trump to Fire Feds 'Loyal to Obama'
Despite agency dependence on acting leaders, conservative would purge "leftists."
Management