Defense

Pentagon Employees Are Still Flashing Purchase Cards at Casinos, Strip Clubs

Despite a new security crackdown, the Defense Department watchdog finds lax enforcement by managers.

Management

The Single Best Tool to Make You a Better Leader

Nothing else so clearly focuses our attention and requires us to acknowledge completion.

Management

The Beginning of the End of Private Detention For Immigrants?

The Homeland Security Department is rethinking its reliance on for-profit prisons. But it’s not enough.

Management

As 10,000th Syrian Refugee is Admitted to U.S., White House Thanks Feds

Administration hits its goal, praises the dedication of employees across the federal government.

Management

IRS Chief Affirms That Agency Ended ‘Be on the Lookout’ Lists

Tool used in alleged targeting of nonprofits revived this month in court case.

Management

Looking for a Leader to Help Government Work Better

National Academy of Public Administration seeks new president to replace Dan G. Blair.

Management

Many Feds Like Trump, but Nearly All Trump Supporters Hate Government

The distrust is not mutual.

Management

Here’s What Coworkers Think When You Kiss Up to your Boss

What happens is more complicated than you think -- and can change how the boss is perceived by colleagues.

Management

The World's Biggest Marine Refuge: 442,000 Square Miles, 7,000 Species, 5 Sunken Aircraft Carriers

President Obama quadrupled the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument on Friday, protecting a wide swath of ocean near Hawaii.

Management

Screening for Zika in Donated Blood

The Food and Drug Administration now recommends that all blood banks test for the mosquito-borne virus.

Management

Managing Your Workforce When Employees Are All Over the Map

It is possible to roll out an effective, engaging training program where employees retain what they learn.

Management

The Myth of the 'Female' Foreign Policy

As more women become heads of state, will the world actually change?

Management

Agencies Could Face a Nearly $800M Sequester Next Year

Appropriators are optimistic that their bills will eventually fall in line with spending caps, despite OMB warning.

Management

Trump on Immigration: Schrodinger's Candidate

The Republican nominee is talking about softening his view on deportations and amnesty, but he makes it hard to tell whether he has actually done so.

Management

No, You Probably Shouldn’t Follow Every Order From Your Boss

Obedience is in the DNA of hierarchical organizations, but sometimes intelligent disobedience is the greatest act of loyalty.