Management

Trump’s First Budget Could Be A Unique Mix of Severe Cuts and Increased Spending

New presidents typically unveil a broad budget plan in February, and a more detailed version in spring.

Management

How to Deal With a New Boss

Remember, this is an opportunity to make a fresh start. The score is now 0-0.

Management

Trump Promises to Transform Government by Putting the American People First

In many ways, president's inaugural address lays out vision for expanded role of government.

Management

Neuroscience Shows That Stress Can Actually Make You Better at Your Job

Too little or too much of it, and your brain underperforms. But the right amount can help you do your best.

Management

From Fear to Compassion: Wisdom from the Dalai Lama

Pushing fear away will not eliminate it.

Management

Here Are the Officials Now Leading Federal Agencies

Most are career employees who will serve as temporary heads.

Management

Inside How Federal Agencies Will Operate in Trump's First Days

Trump is sending hundreds of appointees across government on Day 1.

Management

Why Do Tom Price's Potential Conflicts of Interest Matter?

Investments in health-care companies by Trump’s nominee for health secretary raise both ethical and legal questions.

Management

Why Trump Is Keeping Some Obama Appointees Around

Without any of his key appointees confirmed by the Senate, the incoming president has turned to existing officials to help smooth the transition.

Management

Donald Trump’s Nominee For Treasury Secretary Wants a Bigger IRS

"Where we add people, we make money," Steve Mnuchin said at his confirmation hearing.

Management

Trump Is Said to Embrace Plan to Kill Whole Agencies and Programs

News report on major budget cuts comes as Perry backs off vow to eliminate Energy.

Management

Trump Promises Federal Agency Thank You Tour

President-elect knows public servants make sacrifices that go unrecognized, spokesman says.

Management

Trump's Budget Director Nominee Has Tax Issues

Mulvaney disclosed to the Senate that he failed to pay taxes for a household employee in the early 2000s.

Management

Commerce Nominee Ross Evades Questions About Reporting Trump’s Potential Conflicts of Interest

Ross said that it’s a “personal decision” that only the president-elect can make.

Management

Quit Waiting for Someone to Show Up

People see the problems around them. Don’t be one of those who fails to act.

Management

HHS Nominee Grilled on Obamacare, Stock Trades, Reorganizing Agency

Rep. Tom Price takes offense at the suggestion he profited from health-related investments.

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Why GAO’s Bid Protest Dismissals for Alliant 2 Are a Big Deal

The Alliant sequel emphasizes value, not lowest price.

Management

The Complicated Relationship Between John McCain and Frank Kendall

The Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer for the past five years says he’s lowered the cost of arms, but the watchdog senator never seemed satisfied.

Management

The Twisted Psychology of Office Cliques

The insider-outsider dynamic is bad for everyone.

Management

Trump’s Interior Nominee Pledges to Eliminate Sexual Harassment at Department

Zinke also says he will protect federally controlled land from sale or transfer.