Management

White House Sets June Deadline for Suggestions from Public on Revamping Government

Officials said the comments would inform Trump's effort to make government smaller, more efficient.

Management

If There Are White House Recordings, They Could Be Subpoenaed

President Trump warned James Comey that there might be “tapes” of their conversation—and if there are, it would be illegal to destroy them.

Management

How to Nurture a Successful Mentor and Protégé Relationship

Some attributes are more important than others.

Management

One Department Says Workforce Cuts Won't Be Part of Its Reorganization

Plan will not affect individual offices or missions, secretary says.

Management

To Be a Better Boss, Act Like a Witch

"Wiccans understand that good managers don't care about being in control.

Management

Appointee Watch: Nominations Overshadowed by FBI Director Firing

In an effort to reduce delays, the administration is vetting officials with the ethics office and FBI before announcing appointments.

Management

The White House Declares War on the Specter of Voter Fraud

A new executive order creates a commission that seems destined to continue a crusade against illegal voting.

Management

How Unprecedented Is James Comey's Firing?

A Q&A with historian Beverly Gage about the history of conflicts between FBI directors and the executive branch

Management

New Initiative Aims to Cultivate Next Generation of Federal Executives

Senior Executives Association program will identify promising leaders earlier on and provide them with training, mentors.

Management

There’s Little Evidence to Back White House Claim of Poor Morale at FBI

Fired FBI Director James Comey had broad support among the rank and file, surveys and employee groups say.

Management

Trump: 'Regardless of Recommendation, I Was Going to Fire Comey'

The president offers the third explanation in as many days for firing the FBI director, as acting Director Andrew McCabe strikes an independent stance before the Senate.

Management

Trump's Plan to Dismantle National Monuments Comes With Steep Cultural and Ecological Costs

Trump wants to scale back national monuments on federal lands in the name of boosting the economy. But this would undo decades of investments to manage our cultural and ecological resources.

Management

A Blueprint for SES Reform

A set of specific recommendations for transforming the government’s senior executive corps.

Management

Pentagon Financial Office Not Complying with Improper Payments Law, Watchdog Finds

Five out of six requirements in estimating and risk assessments were missed.

Management

Who Is Rod Rosenstein?

The new deputy attorney general, who has a reputation for being apolitical, has suddenly found himself in a position he spent decades avoiding.

Management

The Counter-Intuitive Nature of Slowing Down to Speed Up

When you push people to move faster, shorten deadlines, and bring in more efficient technology, productivity will increase, right?

Management

The Arrest of a Journalist Asking About Health Care

West Virginia reporter Dan Heyman was detained for getting too close to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.

Management

The Right and Wrong Ways to Fire Someone

Next time, do it in person.

Management

USPS Loses Nearly $600M, Says It's Close to 'Solid Financial Footing'

Postal Service claims operational profitability, external requirements as costing it money.

Management

Census Chief Resigns Amid Ongoing Political Crossfire

Thompson had promised major technological innovations.