Management
Small Agency Takes Heat for Steep Drop in Employee Satisfaction Scores
House Oversight subcommittee gives management at the Surface Transportation Board 45 days to come up with a plan to improve relations with the rank-and-file.
Management
Republicans and Democrats Look to Preserve, Expand Obama Hiring Rule
Reform would give ex-felons better chance at federal employment.
Management
Old Brains Need as Much Sleep as Young Brains, but They’re Worse at Getting It
As you age, your brain gets worse at telling itself to shut down at night.
Management
Federal Auditor Considering Review of Trump Hiring Freeze Effectiveness
Senators say it may hurt agencies and workforce morale, and not save any money.
Management
Civil Service System Is an Outdated Relic, But Congress Should Tread Carefully
Groups caution the Trump administration against repeating mistakes of previous reform efforts.
Management
White House Formalizes Agency Duties to Curb Regulations
Trump’s 2-for-1 reduction plan centralizes enforcement of cost caps.
Management
Four Ways to Give Your Employees Better Feedback, From Management Veterans
For starters, forget about the "feedback sandwich."
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GSA May Make Industry Participation in Data Reporting Pilot Optional
Voluntary participation in the 3-year pilot had been higher than expected, leaving officials to consider whether mandating participation was necessary.
Management
How Transparent Accounting Leads to Smarter Decisions
For companies and governments alike, massaging the numbers is a losing long-term strategy.
Management
Defense Contractors See End of Budget Decline
Pentagon awards rose by a surprising 7 percent in 2016, think tank says.
Management
Pentagon Needs to Set Clear Goals to Improve Acquisition Workforce
GAO notes improvements in how the department administers its workforce development fund, but says more needs to be done.
Management
Trump's Border Barrier Hits a Wall
The administration would need to acquire private property to build his barricade, which will put the president at odds with many in his own party.
Management
Congress Votes to Extend Troubled VA Private Care Program
Some see bill as a fix, while others view it as a stopgap.
Management
IRS Revs Up Mandated Private Tax-Debt Collection
Agency hopes to avoid past problems through improved contractor communications.
Management
Jeff Sessions Decides Not to Police the Police
The new attorney general makes it clear that when it comes to the abuses of local law enforcement, Americans are now on their own.
Management
Why You Need to Know About Blockchain
The technology offers a unique opportunity for agencies to detect fraud and improve services and transparency.
Management
How Self-Reflection Can Make You a Better Leader
Setting aside 15 minutes a day can help you prioritize, prepare, and build a stronger team.
Management
Rex Tillerson Had Exactly 23 Words in Response to North Korea's Missile Launch
"The United States has spoken enough about North Korea," were nine of them.
Management
Rebooting Workplace Harassment Prevention Efforts
Agencies have a legal obligation to ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
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