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
Starting Strong as a New Manager: 10 Reminders
Accountability is a two-way street. Your do must match your tell.
Management
Obama: Climate Action Is America’s Duty
As the House gears up vote against his climate agenda, Obama says America will act.
Management
Contractor Who Delivered Faulty Weapon Sights Pays $25M
Pentagon, Homeland Security and FBI took deliveries for seven years.
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
5 Things About Work You Have to Get Used to
Your success depends on doing what the boss needs done.
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
The Never-Ending Appeals Process at VA Hurts All Vets
Is infinity the right number to allow? Probably not.
Management
Play of the Day: Donald Trump is Just Confusing Some Things
The Daily Show looks at some of the candidate's recent claims.
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