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Slow Pace of Hiring Will Make It Hard for Trump to Reform Government
Trump is far behind his recent predecessors in filling the dozens of crucial posts beyond his senior Cabinet.
Management
Advocacy Groups Warn Against ‘Illegal’ Hiring Practices at Justice
In an open letter to the attorney general, they caution against “politicization” of career staff, particularly in the Civil Rights Division.
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Trump Seems Keen on Revamping State Department Management
The nomination of John Sullivan would combine two jobs Obama had filled separately.
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Some Agencies Are Extending the Hiring Freeze Trump Just Ended
They say an ongoing moratorium will help them develop a required restructuring plan.
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Pentagon Misses the Target When It Comes to Its Workforce
Defense officials can’t tell you how many contractors they employ or at what cost. Finding out is critical to personnel reform.
Management
'I’m Moving You to BCC'
Etiquette experts on the small mercies we can grant each other over email
Management
The Hidden Dangers of Caring About Your Career Too Much
"I can’t go on like this … there just won’t be anything left of me."
Management
It’s Not Your Imagination: Social Media Is Making Us Lonelier
A new NIH-funded study suggests that Facebook and other apps make many feel left out and alone.
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OMB’s Budget Guidance Draws Mixed Reaction From Employee Groups
Organizations welcome the end of the hiring freeze, but remain skeptical of efforts to reorganize government.
Management
Trump Administration Installs Loyalist to Repair Deficient VA Facility
Secretary reiterates call for firing reform, promises to treat employees fairly.
Management
Why Most Government Reform Plans Die
Change is badly needed but OMB’s initial guidance has been silent on strategies to gain employee cooperation.
Management
Pentagon Headed to Court Against Small Business Advocate
Judge sets December trial for unfulfilled FOIA request on mystery contracting program.
Management
Spending On Government Communications Is Ripe for Abuse
For both internal control and accountability purposes, you've got to clearly identify what you're trying to do.
Management
OMB Director: Shutdown Consequences Have Been ‘Blown Out of Proportion’
White House says it wants to avoid a budget showdown but insists that its priorities be funded.
Management
State Department Teams With Smithsonian to Rescue ISIS-Harmed Antiquities
The $400,000 project with the Smithsonian Institution preserves artifacts at Nimrud, a site familiar to readers of the Bible.
Management
To Understand the Genius of Elon Musk, Thomas Edison, and Mark Zuckerberg, Look at Their Desks
Desks have long been the home of the mind.
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GSA’s Federal Acquisition Service to Revamp Customer Service to the Tune of $1.3M
CenturyLink will provide hosted contact center and voice-over IP services to FAS as part of its contact center modernization project.
Management
Play of the Day: Sean Spicer's Inner Monologue
What, exactly, was he thinking when he was talking about Assad and Hitler on Tuesday?
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