Management
Trump Taps Obama Appointee As VA Secretary
Dr. David Shulkin is the current head of the Veterans Health Administration, the department’s largest agency.
Management
Trump’s Homeland Security Pick Does Not Think a Wall is Enough to Protect the Southern Border
Jack Kelly told senators that Trump's proposed wall is not enough to protect the U.S.-Mexico border.
Management
Barack Obama's Enduring Faith in America
In his farewell address, the president warned of threats to the nation’s tradition of democracy—none more than from inside—and rebuked Donald Trump, but sought to rally the country around shared ideals.
Management
Trump’s DHS Pick Promises Better Morale Through ‘Bottom Up’ Approach
While distancing himself from some Trump policies, Kelly says he’ll let employees do their jobs.
Management
Two-Thirds of Americans Can't Name a Single Trump Cabinet Pick
Survey also finds a divide over how involved the president-elect will be in actually running the government.
Management
Trump Nominees Can Serve in SES Roles at Agencies as They Await Confirmation
Appointees would be advisers and consultants at their agencies-to-be.
Oversight
Studies of Monkey Drool, Frat Boys’ Party Habits Make Latest Senate 'Wastebook'
Senator accuses science agencies of spending taxpayers' money to research the obvious.
Management
Project Management for the Rest of Us
So you don’t have formal training for that initiative you now have to lead. You can still get it done on time and under budget.
Management
Pentagon Wins Court Round on Disclosing Sikorsky Subcontracting Plans
Small Business League had hoped to expose favoritism toward larger companies.
Management
Trump’s Agenda Quickly Collides With Reality on the Hill
From repealing Obamacare to building a border wall funded by Mexico, the president-elect’s campaign priorities have hit some early turbulence.
Management
Kushner Appointment Would Spark Showdown Over Federal Nepotism Laws
The president-elect reportedly will name his son-in-law as a senior White House adviser.
Management
Lawmakers Ask Trump to Reconsider Federal Hiring Freeze
In a letter to the President-elect, 106 Democrats say history demonstrates the tactic would actually increase government through the contractor workforce while decreasing accountability.
Management
Departing HHS Chief Cautions Republicans Seeking Repeal of Obamacare
Burwell warns of “step backward” if still-undefined “replacement” fails three-part test.
Management
Memo to the President: Rebuilding the Nation’s Infrastructure
The major impediment is not political but rather our governance structure.
Management
Hiring Advice From a Recruiter Who Placed 4,300 People in 18 Months
Step one: Make hiring a priority.
Pay & Benefits
VHA Failed To Recoup Nearly $800K in Employee Recruitment and Relocation Debt in Fiscal 2014
Watchdog dings Veterans Affairs for poor oversight of financial incentives to attract and keep top workers.
Management
Transition Is Ahead of Schedule, Says Trump Spokesman
Evaluation of candidates for deputy and undersecretary positions is ongoing, Spicer said.
Management
Feeling Tired For No Reason? Time to Reset Your Circadian Clock
We each have an internal biological clock—a circadian clock—that organizes the internal and external activities of our body around the 24-hour day.
Management
Air Force Needs the F-35 and A-10: Outgoing Secretary
As the Obama administration’s time grows short, Deborah James puts in a word for two polarizing aircraft.
Management