Management
What the State Department Can Teach Agencies About Preparing New Appointees for the Job
The goal is to set people up for success.
Management
Lawmakers: GSA Found Trump Will Breach His Hotel Lease, Absent Divestment
The president-elect must divest himself of all managerial control and ownership interest before Jan. 20, GSA official reportedly told Capitol Hill Democratic staff.
Management
Will Rick Perry Promote Science at the Department of Energy?
The former Texas governor has questioned the scientific consensus on climate change and once forgot the name of the agency when listing those he wanted to eliminate.
Management
'Mindfulness' Is Not a Life Hack
You have reasons to be unhappy. Mindfulness training programs are a band-aid that mask bad circumstances, says Ruth Whippman.
Tech
How Will the Public Learn About Cyberattacks Under President Trump?
Unlike his predecessor, the president-elect doesn’t seem to trust the intelligence community to investigate state-sponsored hackers.
Management
Boeing to Move Defense Headquarters from St. Louis to DC
The move is the latest in the company’s year of restructuring, which has brought in a host of new leaders.
Management
Your Country Really Needs You Right Now, Obama Tells Feds
The work of government employees “has never been more important,” president says in farewell address.
Management
Bill to Revamp Federal Property Disposal Headed to Obama’s Desk
Bipartisan plan debated for years would create new board, asset database.
Management
The Happiest People in the World Define What Makes Them That Way
Denmark's culture ministry surveyed its citizens on their most cherished values.
Management
Trump Makes It Official: It's Rex Tillerson for State
The pick will face heavy scrutiny in the Senate.
Defense
Defense Contractors Should Fear More Than Trump’s Tweets
It’s not just Lockheed and Boeing. As president, Trump can mess with just about any contract he wants, even high-priced fighter jets, ships and armored trucks.
Tech
The Senate Will Investigate Russian Election Interference
With Mitch McConnell’s backing, a bipartisan inquiry could tee up the first confrontation between Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
Management
Creating a Sense of Purpose at Work
Some cultures seem adept at sucking the souls out of their employees. You can do better than that.
Management
Some Agencies Planned To Work Through a Shutdown; Others Took a Different Approach
It is unclear under what authority the White House planned to tell agencies to continue operating without appropriations
Management
Trump Team’s Energy Questions Stir Fears of Retaliation Against Civil Servants
Lawmakers, scientists warn president-elect against politically-motivated personnel actions.
Management
The Intelligence Data Problem Has Changed
We need cognitive tools to predict and prevent threats.
Management
Senate Avoids Shutdown With Last-Minute Approval of Spending Bill
With agency funding set to run out at midnight, the Senate voted late Friday for a continuing resolution to keep government operating through April 28, 2017.
Management
The 'Things That Don’t Make a Lot of Noise:' Craig Fugate on Managing FEMA
A Q&A with the Obama administration’s emergency management chief.
Management