Management

Trump Details in Congressional Address How He’ll Shrink Government - and Grow It

President touts hiring freeze in addition to proposed spending increases.

Management

Senator Urges Labor Department, Congress to Do More for On-Demand Workers

Warner warns that studies of the gig economy could fall victim to sequester.

Management

Almost 200 Firms Have Bid To Build Trump's Border Wall

More may answer the call when the federal government lists its formal solicitation on March 6.

Defense

Trump’s Defense Topline Faces a Big Hurdle, Just as When Obama Proposed It

The new administration’s proposal to give the Defense Department $603 billion in 2018 exceeds legal limits by about 10 percent.

Management

The Clumsy War Against the 'Administrative State'

Government competence and responsiveness have faded due to neglect from the left and assault from the right.

Management

When Does a Leak to the Media Violate the Law?

After Trump’s complaint about “criminal” acts, CRS researchers review past prosecutions.

Management

Marshals Service Retaliated Against Whistleblowers, Watchdog Finds

Senators stress that failure to cooperate with IG violates inspector general act.

Management

Getting Serious About Employee Performance

Engagement surveys ignore a key issue: Leaders and their agendas matter.

Management

Trump’s Budget Will Require 10 Percent Spending Cuts at Non-Defense Agencies

Agencies must identify $54 billion in savings in “lower priority programs.”

Management

DHS to Solicit Proposals for ‘Wall Structures’ on Southern Border

Department wants contractors to submit design and build prototype concepts by March 10.

Management

US Air Force to Send F-35 to Fight ISIS … In a Few Years

The plane’s rotation schedule has the JSF making deployments to Europe and the Pacific before heading to the Middle East, a top Air Force general says.

Management

The Stubborn Problem of Ageism in Hiring

When older adults expect to encounter age discrimination, it can set off a cycle that leads to long-term unemployment.

Management

New Trump Order Will Create Agency Task Forces to Eliminate Regulations

Order is the president's second to limit agencies’ regulatory capacity.

Defense

Hiring Freeze Forces Military Spouses to Make Tough Choices

Pentagon says it's looking at potential solutions for civilians blocked from new jobs when their spouses relocate.

Management

Air Force Buys Mysterious Israeli Weapon to Kill ISIS Drones

What is this secret weapon? Pentagon officials aren’t saying, but here are some clues.

Management

The Attorney General Just Officially Nixed the Obama Administration’s Plan to Phase Out Private Prisons

Trump’s presidency has been a boon for the companies that manage private prisons—stock values have gone up more than 100% for some.

Management

VA Secretary Says Department Is Working Closely With Congress on Firing Bill

Senate committee makes accountability a top priority.