Management
Watchdog: GSA Communications Policies Could Chill Whistleblowing
Desire for consistent message to Congress could gag those disclosing waste or fraud.
Defense
Pentagon Managers Defend $1 Billion Price Tag of Largest Audit Ever
Timeline for results encourages lawmakers seeking defense budget reforms.
Management
Lawmakers Prepare Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown, But Hurdles Abound
A House panel plans to introduce an omnibus bill next week, but fights over the border wall, Planned Parenthood and a New York infrastructure project loom.
Management
Political Pressure and Confusion Marked Interior’s Reassignment of Career Execs, Internal Docs Show
Political appointees criticized career workers for using "inflammatory" language on climate change.
Management
How Well Does Trump Understand NASA?
As he praised the work of SpaceX, the president seemed to undermine the efforts of his own space agency.
Management
Reading Between the Lines on Agency Mission Statements
Trump administration revisions reflect changing times.
Management
How the Supreme Court is Expanding the Immigrant Detention System
Last week, the justices set a grim precedent for civil rights.
Management
Appointee Watch: HR Leaders Confirmed, While Another Official Resigns
Trump has nominated people to key posts at the Energy, Defense, and State departments.
Management
Forest Service Chief Abruptly Resigns Over Misconduct Allegations
Reports of widespread harassment and retaliation at the agency preceded Tony Tooke’s departure.
Management
Why Are We So Sleep Deprived, and Why Does It Matter?
Few things seem to matter to our health as much as a good night’s sleep, but fewer and fewer of Americans are getting it. A neurologist explains why sleep is so important.
Management
Closing The Pay Gap Means Women Are Going To Have To Start Bragging
Your work should speak for itself—only it doesn't if you're a woman.
Management
OPM Gets a Permanent Director After Nearly 3 Years of Acting Leaders
Senate confirms Jeff Pon to lead the federal government’s HR agency following a lengthy hold on his nomination.
Management
The U.S. Government Put Its Money On a Contraceptive Method Guaranteed to Fail
New funding rules will prioritize abstinence education.
Management
To Grow Professionally, Find a Swim Buddy
This will help you identify distinct behaviors you need to change.
Management
How Do You Score on the Stress-O-Meter?
It's probably time to assess how professional and life events are affecting you.
Pay & Benefits
New Details on Trump's Performance Pay Plan
A senior executive at the Office of Personnel Management says the fund will not simply be used to dole out bonuses to high performers.
Management
'Culture of Complacency:' Investigators Fault VA Leadership for Medical Facility's 'Systemic' Failures
Major facility had pervasive problems that went ignored for years and put vets at risk.
Management
Almost Everyone Is Creative Around the Same Time Every Day
Remember that when you plan your next brainstorming session.
Management
House Approves Bill to Prevent Political Appointees From 'Burrowing In'
Legislation would require a two-year "cooling off" period before political appointees can take career positions.
Management