Management

VA Proposes Taking Away Senior Executives’ MSPB Appeal Rights

Department’s about-face on authority to discipline top career officials comes after judges reverse two demotions and a firing.

Management

The Oregon Standoff Comes to an End

All four holdouts at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge have surrendered.

Pay & Benefits

Bonus Bill For Feds Gains Momentum in Senate

Bipartisan legislation would allow agencies to give awards of up to $10,000 to federal employees who help save the government money.

Management

Donald Trump Has a Cost Estimate For His Border Wall to Send to Mexico

The multibillion-dollar price tag he put on it is missing a few expenses, though.

Management

When Employees Allege Wrongdoing, Tread Carefully

Personal intervention can send the message that your organization’s procedures for addressing grievances aren’t to be trusted.

Management

Obama Would Hike IRS Budget by 9 Percent

Commissioner offers 15 improvement initiatives, vows not to rehire bad apples.

Management

The Federal Government Now Considers Google’s Self-Driving Cars to Be Legal Drivers

Google's cars have cleared a big hurdle between them and actual roads.

Management

GSA's Budget Request Invests in FBI and FEMA Headquarters, Tech Upgrades

Agency has been tapped to host an effort to modernize aging legacy computer systems.

Management

Senate Panel Approves Bill Limiting Administrative Leave

Legislation restricts such leave to five days, and creates separate leave categories for employees requiring an extended absence from their jobs.

Management

Senate Panel Approves OPM Nomination

Acting Director Beth Cobert still faces hurdles because of matters related to the OPM hack and Obamacare.

Management

Chaos Wins Republican Primary in New Hampshire

The middle of the pack may have to chase Trump all the way to Cleveland.

Management

Be the Leader You Want Your Boss to Be

The most powerful thing you can do is create envelopes of excellence around you.

Management

Obama Budget Supports a Larger Federal Workforce

Budget Director Shaun Donovan said the blueprint’s 1.6 percent federal pay raise was a tough choice.

Management

USPS Records First Profit in Five Years as Obama Calls for Shedding 12K Postal Jobs

Postal Service, White House agree on need for legislative reform.