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.

Workforce

Trump Lauds Government Employees in Kickoff to Public Service Recognition Week

They "ensure government works for the American people," he said.

News

GovExec at 50: The Dawn of Hollow Government

A look back at one of our most influential stories.

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

Five Decades of Government Executive

March brings a milestone anniversary.

Management

The President’s Oddly Specific Lies About How He’s Managing Government

Trump has laid claim to issuing orders and taking actions that never occurred.

News

Yay! We’re Back to Traditional Dysfunctional Spending Negotiations

A guide to the stages of budget brinksmanship.

Management

Senate Passes Back Pay Bill for Furloughed Feds, Trump Says He Will Sign It

Move is aimed at “easing anxiety” among affected employees.

Management

Trump: Most Furloughed Employees Are Democrats

President offers no evidence for his assertion.

News

Trump’s Estimate of Joint Chiefs Chairman’s Pay Was Only Off By $4.8 Million

President says the country’s top military officer should get a raise.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Retirees to Receive Biggest COLA Boost in Years

CSRS retirees will get 2.8 percent increase.

News

The Problem With Government Is Not the People

It is what it’s always been: the systems.

News

Can You Tell the Difference Between the Trump and Obama Management Agendas?

See how you do on this pop quiz.

News

Prez to Press: Is Reorganizing Government ‘Extraordinarily Boring’?

Trump gives the media the opportunity to opt out of viewing a briefing on the administration’s plan to overhaul the bureaucracy.

News

A ‘Bureau’-cratic Debate Over an Agency’s Official Name

Mick Mulvaney says the CFPB is really the BCFP.

News

How Come FBI’s McCabe Gets to Take Leave Before Retiring?

Ordinarily, that’s a no-no for civilian federal employees.

News

Trump Continues to Insist He’ll Never Fill Some Top Government Jobs

“I’m the only one that matters” when it comes to policy decisions, president says.

News

Trump to Cabinet: I’m Cutting Your Budgets, But Expect ‘Lots of Heart’

All departments must fight for spending reductions, president says.

Management

Trump Disbands Labor-Management Forums at Federal Agencies

President says collaborative efforts “have produced few benefits to the public.”