Management
Will New Regs Trigger Better Executive Performance?
The focus is on public policy issues, not day-to-day management.
Management
Arne Duncan, Obama’s Education Secretary Since the Beginning, Is Stepping Down
The president is expected to make the official announcement Friday afternoon.
Management
The Shutdown Was Avoided, But Agencies Can't Exactly Celebrate
Stopgap funding inhibits long-term planning.
Defense
Congress Keeps Cuts to Pentagon Travel Per Diems
The final version of the fiscal 2016 Defense authorization bill does not repeal a policy that resulted in lower per diems for long-term government travelers.
Management
Obama Vows Another Try on Gun Regulation
A president famed for his cool was visibly shaken; a politician noted for his calculation was ready for a fight he is likely to lose.
Management
Why It's Not Looking Good for Women in the Workplace, in Seven Charts
Sheryl Sandberg says in a new paper that the glass ceiling is real.
Management
The Justice Department Invests in Combatting Recidivism
Attorney General Loretta Lynch announces a $53 million effort to keep newly released inmates out of jail.
Management
New Mapping Tool Could Help Hurricane Joaquin Victims
For most people, a power outage is an inconvenience, but for those who depend on electricity-powered medical equipment, it can become a death sentence.
Management
Sanders Raises $26 Million, Nears Clinton
The Vermont senator’s campaign announced its donation numbers in the third quarter.
Management
Top Obama Aide Recalls Tensions of 2008 Presidential Transition
Chris Lu praises new book on “history’s best” White House changeover.
Management
Measuring Success: Will It Play in Peoria?
Small-scale testing of government performance has large-scale payoffs.
Management
Obama Again Found Lacking in Open Government Efforts
Civil society groups call for faster FOIA, tougher policing of email record-keeping.
Management
When Should You Say No to Your Boss?
Email during off-hours isn’t the only boundary you should set.
Management
Obama Admin Seeks to Rotate More Mid-Level Feds Throughout Government
OPM will coordinate with FEBs to move federal managers outside D.C.
Management
State Releases New Batch of Clinton Emails
The approximately 6,000 new messages mostly date from 2010 and 2011.
Management
Cultivating Future Conservation Leaders
The Urban Conservation Corps is an investment in young people and natural resources.
Defense
Reports: HBO and Snapchat Are Helping the Government Fight ISIL Propaganda
To date, the government hasn't been able to create a counter-narrative that works.
Management
Please Don’t Talk About THAT
It's high time everybody in the organization gets to have their say.
Management