Management
Obama Called It LGBTQ Rights. Trump Calls It Executive Overreach.
The Department of Health and Human Services is joining other agencies in rolling back controversial discrimination protections created under the past president.
Management
TSA Braces for 4% Increase in Summer Travelers Amid Staffing Woes
Low pay and limited career opportunities are contributing to high turnover at the agency, investigators have found.
Management
Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Program Needs More Than Routine Maintenance
The U.S. Treasury is missing out on a program that often benefits the wealthy.
Management
OPM-GSA Merger Could Cause Regulatory Bottleneck, Legal Challenges
Even if Congress were to pass the Trump administration’s proposal to reorganize OPM, it could still take years before policymakers could tackle other workforce issues.
Management
USDA to Seek Reduction in Force for 1,100 Employees
The Trump administration plans to close or transfer to the private sector 24 Job Corps Conservation Centers that train young people for work on public land.
Management
Frigid Offices Might Be Killing Women’s Productivity
As their goosebumps have long suggested, women perform better on tests of cognitive function at toastier room temperatures.
Management
Senate Panel Votes to Let Gitmo Prisoners Into U.S. for Medical Treatment
With an aging population, Democrats in the House, and Navy officers asking for guidance, there’s a chance it finally passes.
Management
Senators Introduce Bill to Block USDA Research Agency Moves
The measure mirrors language in the House Appropriations Committee’s fiscal 2020 funding bill for the department, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has placed a hold on a key nominee.
Management
Why the Future of Work Is a Challenge for Government
The federal workforce needs to be reskilled. Expect major disruptions ahead.
Management
Could a Lack of Humility Be at the Root of What Ails America?
A growing body of research points to the importance of one personality trait – intellectual humility – and how it influences our learning, relationships and worldview
Management
TurboTax Uses a 'Military Discount" to Trick Troops Into Paying to File Their Taxes
Intuit, the maker of TurboTax, created and promoted a “military discount” that charges service members who are eligible to file for free.
Management
Play of the Day: The President Says He Isn't Into 'Cover-ups'
But is he using foundation? Maybe bronzer?
Management
Postal Service Scores Victory After Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge From UPS
Court will not consider appeal that the Postal Service is unfairly calculating package costs.
Management
OPM-GSA Merger Proposal Falls Flat With House Oversight Panel
Lawmakers and witnesses say the plan isn't well thought-out and risks eroding merit system protections.
Management
Women Take a Hit For Reporting Sexual Harassment, But #MeToo May Be Changing That
By chance, a sociologist started an experiment the day sexual harassment allegations against Harvey Weinstein became public. As the #MeToo movement gained steam, people's responses changed.
Defense
House Panel Rejects Space Force
The Pentagon’s arguments are unconvincing, a House Appropriations Committee subcommittee says.
Management
Labor and Management Share Dim View of OPM-GSA Merger Proposal
Officials fear a provision that would send rulemaking authority to a non-Senate confirmed White House official an attempt to politicize the civil service.
Management
HUD Promises 'New Day' After GAO Finds Furniture Spending Violated Law
Department will implement task force reforms after notifying Congress, president of its violations.
Management
Government Needs to Invest in Human Resources
In high performing organizations, HR specialists work as advisers and consultants to line managers to address workforce problems. That doesn’t happen in federal agencies.
Management