Management
There is a Precedent for Trump's Governmentwide Hiring Freeze
The president-elect could follow in Reagan and Carter’s footsteps.
Defense
Trump’s Long List of National Security Unknowns
Nobody knows what the president-elect will do about ISIS, NATO, or the size and shape of the U.S. military and intelligence workforce.
Management
Federal Employee Groups Disappointed but Not Dejected by Trump’s Election
Unions and employees say working with new administration is the best path forward.
Management
Trump, Clinton, Obama, Ryan Harmonize for a Smooth Transition
Following upbeat victory and concession speeches, president praises American “team.”
Management
Obama’s Final Arms-Export Tally More than Doubles Bush’s
Most of the $278 billion in approved sales have gone to Saudi Arabia and other Mideast allies.
Management
World Leaders Are Awkwardly Congratulating Donald Trump
"I want to sugarcoat anything. Nothing is easier, much will be difficult," said Angela Merkel.
Management
In Victory Speech, Donald Trump Discovers the Power of ‘We’
President-elect Trump sounded very different from candidate Trump.
Management
Trump Upset Promises Massive Change in Government
The businessman has said he will fire “stupid people” and institute a governmentwide hiring freeze.
Management
Watchdog: USAID Didn't Properly Account For $60 Million in Ebola Funds
In its emergency response, the agency took money from one set of budget accounts, but later reimbursed different ones – a congressional no-no.
Management
How to Cure Your Post-Election Stress
Once you've cast your vote, you've done all you can.
Management
Whoever the Next President Is, They Won’t Know Their Way Around a Computer
The next commander-in-chief won't know much about the latest tech.
Management
Your Election Day Primer for the Presidential Transition
It’s time for agencies to put out the welcome mat for a new administration.
Management
How to Deal with Election Anger? Try a Little Tenderness
This election season has brought more anger and name-calling than any in recent history, and it has affected many of us. Here are some ways you can ward off some of the stress associated with it.
Management
Federal Employees Around the Country Mobilize in Support of Preferred Candidates
Unions work to get out the vote in presidential, Senate and House races.
Management
It’s Hard to Overstate How Awful the Government’s Pay System Is
Some federal employees are overpaid, while others are woefully underpaid.
Management
Why Morning People Thrive
Some neuroscientists are trying to change school and work hours that discriminate against night owls.
Management
What is the Secret to Success?
Two researchers set out to find out why some people might be better at achieving goals than others. The answer, they found, could lie in implicit beliefs.
Management
Watch the Grim, Ongoing Loss of the Arctic's Historical Ice
According to NASA, the Arctic had 1.2 million square miles of old ice in the 1980s. Today it has just 68,350.
Management