Management

Musicians and the NRA: Unlikely Allies Against Ivory Rule

The two groups get together against a Fish and Wildlife Service rule meant to protect elephants.

Management

Is This Obama's Moment for Criminal-Justice Reform?

With a bipartisan consensus in Congress, the president seeks an overhaul of the nation’s crowded, costly prison system.

Management

Are You Sick of Employees Bringing You Problems?

Maybe you need to learn the language of effective leaders.

Management

OPM Doesn't Know Who It Will Hire to Protect the 21.5 Million Individuals Affected by Hack

The agency said it would notify 21.5 million people and offer at least three years of free identity-protection services, but has not found a contractor that will do so on its behalf.

Management

Veterans Affairs Deputy Teams with Boss on Corporate-Style Reforms

Gibson promises “sea change” in managing for customer needs.

Management

The FDA Is Delaying the Affordable Care Act's Menu-Labeling Rules

The deadline for posting calorie counts was pushed back a year to December 2016.

Defense

Army to Cut 17,000 Civilian Employees

Cuts will come alongside a reduction of 40,000 troops.

Management

Second OPM Data Breach Hit 21.5 Million, Included Fingerprints

Hack affected nearly everyone that underwent a background investigation through OPM in 2000 or later.

Management

White House Spokesman Hammers House Republicans, Trump For Racial Insensitivity

Press secretary Josh Earnest ticked off how House Republicans and Donald Trump are "out of step" with most Americans on race.

Management

11 Ways Bad Bosses Flub Your Performance Reviews

Evaluations are designed to inform as well as motivate, when done well.

Management

Fraud and Gravestone Stealing at the VA

One former VA supervisor is sentenced for accepting $1 million in kickbacks, while another employee pilfered stone from a cemetery to install flooring at his property.

Management

Men Are Both More and Less Intelligent Than Women

Surveys and reports are trying to settle an age-old debate.

Management

OMB Pushes Interagency Collaboration to Modernize Statistics

Regulatory chief seeks to eliminate 'stovepiped' information releases.

Management

Here's Our Chance to Fix Government Once and for All

Landmark legislation would provide the real power needed to cut waste.

Management

Housing Choices for Poor Families Have Not Improved Since Katrina

A new study shows that vouchers for low-income families in post-Katrina New Orleans haven’t helped integrate or improve neighborhoods.

Management

Cornyn: Deal to Bring Snowden Home Would Be 'Insulting and Inappropriate'

The fugitive leaker should serve at least 12 to 20 years, the Majority Whip said this week.

Management

Most Agencies Embrace Data-Driven Performance Reviews, Watchdog Finds

Homeland Security among those not meeting regularly on progress toward goals.

Management

Ban on Contractor Campaign Gifts Is Constitutional, Says Circuit Court Panel

D.C. judges back FEC's rule aimed at preventing corruption.

Management

The 4 Keys to Building Rapport With Your Team

How to tear down the wall between you and your employees.

Defense

FBI Chief: ISIS Is Relying on Encryption to Recruit Americans

“This is not your grandfather’s al-Qaida,” Comey told the Senate Judiciary Committee.