Workforce
It's Official: Federal Employees Cannot Sleep in Their Offices
GSA issues new policy after receiving questions from agencies about permissibility of office snoozing.
Management
‘Take Action Now to Defend This Great Institution,’ Yovanovitch Implores Congress
The former ambassador to Ukraine warns of irreparable harm to U.S. interests as “loyal” civil servants come under attack.
Oversight
2020 Democrats Have Plans to Add New Federal Agencies
Creating Peace and Cybersecurity departments are among the proposals.
Management
Welcome to the New Government Executive
We’ve updated our look to showcase what you value most—our award-winning news coverage—while making it easier to find the things you care about, such as ebooks, podcasts, events and popular columns.
News
Federal Pay Reform: The More Things Change…
When it comes to commissions, studies and recommendations, everything old is new again.
News
The First Great Career Civil Servant
During Public Service Recognition Week, it’s worth taking note of Charles Lyman’s accomplishments.
News
GovExec at 50: The Dawn of Hollow Government
A look back at one of our most influential stories.
News
Is the Foggy Bottom Metro Stop a CIA Recruiting Station?
Bedecking the upper platform of the metro stop just blocks from the State Department is an array of recruiting posters from the normally secretive CIA.
News
Nominations Open for New Government Leadership Awards
We'll be naming an all-star team of officials who have gone above and beyond to serve the American people.
News
Postal Service Partners With Forever 21 for New Fashion Line
Mailing agency will earn royalty revenue on tube tops, joggers.
News
Pentagon IG Recalls Revealing Conversation With Mueller
Anecdote highlights the power of inspectors general.
News
Government's Grand Challenges
The National Academy of Public Administration wants to hear your ideas for improving public service.
News
Yay! We’re Back to Traditional Dysfunctional Spending Negotiations
A guide to the stages of budget brinksmanship.
News
Administration Officials Downplay Feds' Financial Struggles During Shutdown
From economic advisors to the president himself, recent comments have come off as insensitive to feds.
News
A Shutdown-Era Visit to Park Service Ops at Trump’s D.C. Hotel
Old Post Office tower remains open despite the lapse in appropriations.
News
AFGE Seeks to Correct the Record after Member Union Endorses Shutdown
"Every federal employee wants to get back to work," the union said, after National Border Patrol Council officials appeared with President Trump Thursday.
News
Feds Share Their #ShutdownStories on Twitter
With furloughs affecting hundreds of thousands of public servants and contractors, many took to social media to vent.
News
Former USDA Officials Lobby to Block Agriculture’s Plans to Relocate Research Offices
The lobbyists face an uphill struggle during Congress’s busiest season.
News
TSA Is Looking For a Few Good Dogs
The agency wants more explosives detection canine teams to patrol transportation hubs.
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