Management

Judge Temporarily Blocks Rule Aimed at Fair Treatment of Federal Contract Workers

Preliminary injunction prevents implementation of requirement that contractors disclose alleged labor law violations.

Management

Testing Federal Power Over Immigration

An upcoming birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court could give some insight as to whether Donald Trump’s proposed ban on immigration could pass Constitutional muster.

Management

Now Available: 8,200 Reports Some in Congress Wanted to Stay Private

Transparency groups work out a deal with allied lawmakers to release Congressional Research Service reports.

Management

Lawmakers Urge Federal Government to Stop Selling Defective Cars to the Public

House Democrats say agency is putting American public’s safety at risk.

Management

The Science Behind Why We Dress Up

Dressing up every day is an important responsibility, according to Tim Gunn and sartorial science.

Management

From Voting to Writing a Will: The Power of Making a Plan

As Election Day approaches, candidates in races across the country will be doing everything they can to get out the vote – including turning to behavioral science.

Management

Kendall: The Pentagon’s Spending Less on Weapons, So Let Me Keep My Job

A 30-year-low in cost growth is part of the defense acquisition undersecretary’s closing argument for why Congress shouldn’t eliminate his position.

Nextgov

GSA Launches Phase 2 of Making It Easier

The agency continues to work on speeding up the contracting process.

Management

Having a Backup Plan Might Be the Very Reason You Failed

Research suggests that backup plans change the way goals are pursued, sometimes for the worse.

Management

Meet the Head of Hillary Clinton's Transition Team

Ken Salazar earns praise from former colleagues, but some are wary of his influence.

Management

Trump Pledges Governmentwide Hiring Freeze

The proposal would be implemented on his first day in office, Trump said in a speech in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Management

Still Alive: The Movement to Un-Shutter the Office of Technology Assessment

Bipartisan Capitol Hill effort would modernize OTA and counter its reputation as leftist.

Management

Six Tools for Communicating Complex Ideas

Business leaders need to know how to make their information stick.

Management

Lockheed’s Pitch: Buy Our Training Jet, Save Taxpayers $1 Billion

Company officials say they can build the jets faster, and that should give them a leg up in the T-X bid evaluation.

Management

The Transportation Department Wants Airlines to Treat Passengers More Like Human Beings

Soon you'll know how many bags they lose.

Tech

Timing Glitch in DATA Act Makes It Impossible for IGs to Meet Reporting Deadline

Agencies won't have spending reports ready until 2017, so watchdogs get extension on reviewing those reports.

Management

Misuse of Office Resources Could Cost You Your Clearance

Fleecing the taxpayer is a booming business—and it will get you in trouble.