Management

Laptops and Tablets Have Been Banned from Being Used on 56 Routes to the U.S.

Passengers will be required to pack larger electronics into their checked luggage.

Management

Hard-won Lessons From a Government Reform Pioneer

U.S. agencies could learn a lot from their counterparts in New Zealand.

Management

State Department Advised to Improve Performance Measures on Embassy Design

GAO calls for centralized detail on factors such as facility energy use.

Management

The 10 Largest Programs on Trump’s Chopping Block

Thousands of federal employees could see their jobs functions eliminated.

Management

Employee Burnout is Becoming a Huge Problem in the American Workforce

Employees are working more hours for no additional pay and as a result, they are searching for new jobs.

Management

The White House Is Still Standing by Trump’s Wiretap Accusation

Just before the administration’s daily press briefing, the FBI director told Congress he has “no information” to support the president’s claims.

Management

Performance Specialists Like Trump’s Management Agenda

They cite language about unleashing managers and using data to evaluate program effectiveness.

Management

Firing a Few Employees Will Not Solve Government’s Big Problems

It also won’t create a culture of accountability.

Management

Boeing Might Be the Biggest Winner in Trump’s Military Buildup

The Chicago aerospace company leads more than a half-dozen contractors whose programs stand to get 9- or 10-figure boosts if the president’s budget proposal becomes law.

Management

The Tiny Trump Budget Cut That Could Blind America to the Next Zika

The Obamacare repeal would halve a little-known fund that’s vital for monitoring unexpected infectious threats.

Defense

Trump’s Proposed Increased in Military Spending is Almost as Big as Russia's Entire Defense Budget

And the most worrying threats might not be the kind you fight with missiles and ships.

Management

Some Agencies On Trump’s Kill List Push Back

Many targeted agencies issued statements arguing for the value of their work.

Management

House Approves Measures Reforming VA Hiring and Firing

Trump administration is on board, but Senate remains a question.

Management

Study: Women Are Less Likely to 'Choke' Under Extreme Pressure Than Men

Researchers devised a way to figure out which gender is more likely to stay calm when the stakes are high.

Management

Transparency Advocates: Federal Whistleblowers Have a Vital Role in Trump Era

ACLU attorney says agency employees have information critical to the public.

Management

House Committee Clears Postal Reform Bill, Claims 'Big Day'

Lawmakers optimistic that near unanimous backing will finally allow bill to reach the president's desk.

Management

Doing Group Work? Don’t Be Afraid to Fight With Your Colleagues

Clashes over who's in charge of what can help teams find better ways to delegate responsibility.

Defense

Why Sequestration Is Poised to Kill Trump's Budget

A Kafkaesque fiscal deal cut years ago is set to gut the White House’s spending proposal.

Management

All the Ways Trump’s Budget Cuts Science Funding

From the EPA, to the NIH, and NASA, research is not a priority in the administration’s fiscal blueprint.

Management

Why It’s So Hard to Shut Down a Government Agency

Trump’s target list of 19 would interrupt many grants and contracts.