Management

The Invention of Telecommuting

Working remotely long predated third-wave coffee shops and sleek co-working spaces.

Management

The False Promise of Meritocracy

Managers who believe themselves to be fair and objective judges of ability often overlook women and minorities who are deserving of job offers and pay increases.

Oversight

Congress Finally Has Its Long-Term Transportation Bill

A five-year bill offers some security, but no permanent solution to a funding mess.

Management

Obama: Climate Action Is America’s Duty

As the House gears up vote against his climate agenda, Obama says America will act.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Would Allow VA To Recoup Relocation Benefits

Under the legislation, the secretary could demand repayment from any employee for moving expenses paid by government.

Management

ISIS ‘a Serious Threat for Some Time to Come’

Obama also said Russia is unlikely to change its tactics in Syria in the near future.

Management

The Cost of Obama’s Monday Dinner in Paris Could Offset 400 Tons of Carbon

A group of twelve leaders and diplomats had a range of delicacies to choose when François Hollande took them to L’Ambroisie restaurant.

Management

Everyone Could Benefit From Paid Parental Leave

Workplaces are (slowly) becoming more equal. Yet many have policies that all but ensure that households will stay stuck in the past.

Management

IRS Whistleblower Program Makes Money But May Be Underfunded

GAO calls for improvements to streamline operations and further reduce tax gap.

Management

Are Millennials Bad Employees?

The generation has been called entitled and narcissistic. Their bosses disagree

Oversight

As Clinton Releases Infrastructure Plan, Congress Wrestles With Its Own Bill

Clinton’s tax-reform plan might seem ideal, but Congress is stuck with a pay-for patchwork.

Management

State Releases Another Batch of Hillary Clinton Emails

The State Department has released thousands of more pages of messages from Clinton’s time at the agency.

Management

Algorithms Make Better Hiring Decisions Than Humans

Hiring against a machine’s recommendations only leads to worse hires, according to a NBER study.

Management

Senator Mocks Federal Funds Spent on Solar-Powered Brewery, Silent Shakespeare Plays

Lankford’s “Federal Fumbles” picks up where Coburn left off on detailing potential government waste.