Management
How to Build Credibility as a Manager
Whether you’re a new manager or have years of experience, these 16 behaviors to help you grow in the job.
Management
Government Would Function Better if IGs and Congress Worked Together
Many important issues go unaddressed because of a lack of communication between the IG offices and Capitol Hill.
Management
It's Unclear Whether New Law and Push from Trump Have Increased VA Firings
Internal department data show an increase but public data show a drop off.
Oversight
Trump Continues to Set Records for Agency Vacancies
Less than 40 percent of key Senate-confirmed appointments have a nominee.
Management
Why You Should Stop Interrupting People and Become a Generative Listener
Many of us don’t know how to listen, or don’t care.
Management
Just One in Six Feds Say They’re Excited to Implement Trump's Agenda
Most feds report feeling disrespected by the president and many say they are leaving federal service soon.
Management
Misery Loves Bureaucracy: Why Technology Hasn’t Saved Government
Information-sharing tools work best in a culture of openness and collaboration.
Management
If Work Dominated Your Every Moment, Would Life Be Worth Living?
We are on the verge of total work’s realization.
Management
IRS Plunges Into Tax Law Changes Even as Its Budget Remains Shaky
Taxpayer Advocate slams funding and low returns from new private collection effort.
Management
I'm A Recruiter. Here Are The Questions I Hear Most Often From Job Candidates
Most of the answers aren't in your job description—but they should be.
Management
Ambassador Resigned Because He Doesn’t Want To Work For Trump
Morale at the Department of State has flagged since Trump took office.
Management
If You’re Calling Your Work Team Family, You’re Doing It Wrong
I used to do it, too. Than I saw the negative consequences.
Defense
The Pentagon’s Secrecy Is Undermining Its Quest for a Bigger Budget
Last year, U.S. Navy and defense leaders warned their people to watch what they say. Lawmakers say that’s made it harder to argue for spending bumps on Capitol Hill.
Management
White House Sued Over 'Cloaked' Agency Reorganization Proposals
OMB's failure to disclose public suggestions is "height of hypocrisy," group says.
Management
The Psychology Behind Performance-Based Bonuses is Total Bunk
Scrapping your employees performance bonuses not cuts costs, but could make workers happier and more productive.
Defense
Navy: More Ships, Tech, Training, Could Help Prevent Collisions at Sea
The comments come as the Pentagon prepares to submit a budget plan expected to call for increases in the size of the military.
Management
First CFO Survey of Trump Era Spotlights Skepticism Over Agency Reorganization Plans
Most agency finance chiefs harbor doubts that the strategies will actually improve efficiency, though some see opportunity.
Management
What the College Football Championship Teaches Us About Leaders and Followers
A coach, two quarterbacks and a critical mid-game decision.
Management
Bureau of Prisons Conference Spending Sparks Outrage During Budget Cuts, Staff Shortage
Union says sending 60 employees to Orlando less than two weeks before a government shutdown deadline was a poor use of resources.
Management