Management

National Science Foundation Funding Freeze Hits Museums Collections

NSF has paused a grant scheme that keeps biological collections afloat, and scientists are mad.

Management

Young People Aren't Signing Up to Work for the IRS

Commissioner says agency needs more young workers in the pipeline to avoid leadership gaps.

Pay & Benefits

Clinton and Sanders Pledge To Protect Federal Employee Pay and Benefits

Union receives responses from Democratic candidates, but no Republicans, on range of issues.

Management

GSA Touts Role in Helping Develop D.C.’s Southeast Quadrant

Administrator joins mayor and delegate to open mixed-use apartment project in Navy Yard area.

Management

Ensuring America’s Iconic National Parks Survive the Next 100 Years

In its centennial year, the Parks Service celebrates its legacy, while grappling with issues ranging from maintenance backlogs to trademark battles.

Management

What Can the U.S. Learn from Cuba After Obama’s Visit?

Cuba punches above its weight in a number of sectors and the American government would be wise to take note.

Management

When Résumés Are Made ‘Whiter’ to Please Potential Employers

The job prospects of minority applicants who alter their names or experiences reveal some discouraging truths about workplace diversity efforts.

Management

Lawmakers Look to Strip Federal Land Management Agencies of Law Enforcement Authority

The move follows the violent resolution to the occupation of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon by anti-government activists.

Pay & Benefits

House Appropriators Approve VA Senior Executive Bonus Ban

Spending bill now heads to the full committee despite Democrats’ questions over SES performance award language.

Defense

The Obama Administration is Working on Its Next Nuclear Deal

The White House wants to alter a plutonium-disposal pact. What will Russia demand in return?

Management

VA Moves to Slash Pay, Suspend Senior Executives

Diana Rubens and Kimberly Graves face a 10 percent pay cut, while Danny Pummill is looking at a 15-day suspension.

Management

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz Should Learn These Lessons From Belgium

In calling for policies that alienate Muslims, the Republican candidates are trying to make America more like Europe.

Management

Three Western States Split Their Primary Support

Clinton and Trump grabbed Arizona, Tuesday’s biggest prize, but Sanders and Cruz claimed impressive wins of their own.

Management

Agencies Discover the Limits of a U.K. Procurement Model

Category management offers promise for streamlining procurement, but that could take another decade.

Management

Sharing Expertise Within Your Agency: A Users Guide

New case studies demonstrate how social intranets can spur productivity and unlock an organization’s collective knowledge.