Management
The 2016 'Plum Book' Lists Thousands of Jobs Up for Grabs in the Trump Administration
More than 9,000 positions are detailed in the quadrennial publication.
Defense
Littoral Combat Ship, at a Critical Juncture
With the ship’s purchase plans in doubt, detractors exchange fire with Navy supporters at contentious Senate hearing.
Management
Donald Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Won’t Work While He’s President
How comfortable will he be with delayed gratification?
Management
A Fake U.S. Embassy Operating in Ghana for the Past Decade Has Been Shut Down
Beneath a photo of president Barack Obama, staff posing as consular officials, took visa applications from unsuspecting Ghanians.
Management
Use Your Head: Don’t Be Seduced By Technology
Even when using the most sophisticated tools, human judgment is actually required.
Management
Trump Taps Ben Carson for HUD Secretary
If confirmed, the retired neurosurgeon would lead a mid-size agency with an increasingly vital mission.
Management
Only Long-Term Planning Can Counter Short-Term Thinking
Agency plans tend to be designed around the four-year election cycle, but the most important challenges require a much longer time horizon.
Tech
‘Catastrophic’ Power Outage Nearly Destroyed MSPB’s Electronic Records System
A newly released report shows how devastating a June 2015 incident was to the Merit System Protection Board.
Management
15 Tweaks to Your Daily Routine that Can Make You Smarter, Healthier and More Sane
These are some newly adopted habits that can help you live you best live in 2016.
Management
Lawmakers Ask Obama to Freeze Hiring Until Trump Arrives
Republican senators warn against “burrowing in” and new career hires who won’t help execute the next administration’s policies.
Management
Needed: A New Approach for Onboarding Political Appointees
A new administration promises big changes. It should start with the process for preparing new leaders for success.
Management
Trump Taps James Mattis for Defense Secretary
The president-elect called the retired Marine general “the closest thing we have to General George Patton of our time.”
Management
Lawmakers Appalled at Forest Service Sexual Misconduct, Demand Firings
Agriculture's civil rights staffers claim improvements in long-standing culture clash.
Management
Trump Transition Team Meets With Veterans Groups to Discuss VA Reforms
"Listening session" was friendly, but VSOs are prepared to fight back.
Management
The Obscure Law Donald Trump Will Use to Unwind Obama’s Regulations
Rules covering the environment and overtime pay could be targeted.
Management
The Department of Homeland Security Wants to Keep Using Private Prisons For Immigration Detention
65% of immigrants are being held in privately run immigration detention centers.
Management
Obama Makes More Changes to Federal Hiring Through Regulatory Process
Administration moves to 'ban the box' and help more vets get hired.
Management
Trump Announces Picks for Treasury and Commerce
Donald Trump has chosen Steven Mnuchin to head the Treasury Department and Wilbur Ross to run Commerce.
Management
House Democrats Want to Know What GSA Plans to Do About Trump's Hotel Lease
Oversight and Transportation members seek details on candidate's early briefings.
Management