Management
Collaborative Problem Solvers Are Made Not Born – Here’s What You Need To Know
From the biggest 'wicked' problems on down, finding solutions to challenges depends on working together collaboratively. Students think they're good at this, but they aren't. Here's what could help.
Management
As Air Pollution Increases In Some U.S. Cities, The Trump Administration Is Weakening Clean Air Regulations
Air quality in the U.S. has improved greatly since 1990, but a new report finds progress stalling in some cities. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is rolling back air pollution controls.
Management
Lawmakers from Both Parties Seek to Restore Administrative Law Judges to Competitive Service
A new bill would overrule a 2018 Trump executive order seen by administrative law judges as an effort to politicize their positions.
Management
Lawmakers Voice Bipartisan Concern Over 'Chaos' at Homeland Security
Top watchdogs also say turnover is hurting the department.
Management
Global Media Agency Rebuts Reporter’s Charge of Authoritarian Propaganda
Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty accused of broadcasts favoring Tajikistan regime.
Management
How Taxpayers Covered a $1,000 Liquor Bill for Trump Staffers (and More) at Trump’s Club
A top-shelf, closed-door drinking session. $546-a-night hotel rooms. A special government credit card for Mar-a-Lago. Taxpayers foot the costs — and the president profits.
Management
House Lawmakers To Ask Justice Department to Investigate Erik Prince
‘Very strong evidence’ that Blackwater founder committed perjury, says Intel chairman Schiff.
Management
Union Vows to Fight HHS Effort to Implement Partial Contract, Including Telework Cuts
Officials at the National Treasury Employees Union argue the department cannot legally implement new provisions until the entire contract is ratified.
Management
Latest Effort to Overhaul the Postal Service Hits New Snag
Lawmakers want more details on USPS' long-term plans before committing to legislative relief for cash-strapped agency.
Management
How Sending Security Clearance Checks to Defense Will Affect the Workforce
Personnel transfers will begin by June 24, but the details aren't all hammered out yet.
Management
To Tackle Complex Problems, Escape Your Coworkers
Slack and in-person teamwork are great, but you should probably close your office door once in awhile, too.
Management
Here's the U.S. Navy’s Drone Tanker, on the Road
A test prototype of Boeing’s MQ-25 carrier-based refueling aircraft gets a ride to its test airfield.
Defense
Pentagon Delivers Installment on Plan to Streamline Business Operations
Main goals are accelerating hiring and curbing duplication, as Congress mandated.
Management
Federal Agent Caught Having Sex in Public, Which Supervisor Then Covers Up
DEA supervisor charged with making false statements under oath to protect employee.
Management
Viewpoint: Justice Dept. has Changed View on Emoluments
"The Justice Department has veered away from its long track record of vigilance on behalf of the republic," argues law professor Kathleen Clark.
Management
Governor Trashes Federal 'Career Employees,' Asks Trump to Intervene
Group says Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is launching "threats to career civil servants."
Management
How to Stop Being ‘Them’ and Start Being ‘Us’
When you achieve certain titles in an organization, you become one of “them” to the vast majority of the people who work there.
Management
In The U.S., We Still Sit Way Too Much
"In almost none of the groups we analyzed are the numbers going in the right direction."
Management