Management

Can Self-Managed Teams Work in Government?

Some elements of self-organization can be helpful in most entities.

Management

Federal Agencies Are Deploying Employees Around the Globe to Fight Zika

Those workers are not receiving hazard pay, however.

Management

Obama’s Last Attempt at Immigration Reform

The administration has announced a new plan to welcome Central American migrants—a move away from its years-long deterrence policy.

Management

Surprise Inspections Show VA Health Care Improvement Since Phoenix Scandal

But the agency’s continuing struggle to hire and keep staff hurts vets’ access to care, says the Joint Commission.

Management

The Government is Finding Few Buyers For Its Paywalled Immigration Data

The US government says it doesn't want to release data about who's entering the country because it charges for that information. But no one has purchased access to the databases in more than two years, records reveal.

Management

The Science Behind Hillary Clinton’s Problems With Trust

Think Donald Trump is too hotheaded to be president? New research from Yale suggests Trump's lack of careful consideration may help him build trust with voters, while Clinton's carefulness harms her.

Management

More Than Scenery: National Parks Preserve Our History and Culture

When we think of national parks, many people picture geysers or mountain peaks. But the park system also protects historic sites and objects that show how the U.S. has evolved into a diverse society.

Management

Going Public: Could Clinton’s Health Care Proposals Work?

Hillary Clinton's health care plan includes a public option and lowering the age limit for Medicare. Both would be hard to get through Congress.

Management

Why a Former CIA Chief Says Trump Is a 'Threat' to National Security

Michael Morell the latest in a string of ex-national-security officials to back Hillary Clinton as she embraces an image centered on defense.

Management

Federal Employment Is Finally Back to Pre-Sequester Levels

Months of hiring means agencies now employ more workers than when Obama took office.

Management

Obama’s View of ISIS, Two Years Into Air Strikes

The president said Thursday bombing targets in Iraq and Syria is “necessary, but not sufficient” in the long term.

Management

How Over-Customization Kills Government Technology

Taxpayers do not exist to prop up a bloated, inefficient and self-serving bureaucracy.

Management

How Did Melania Trump Secure an American Visa?

Media reports have cast doubt about her early years in the United States.