Management

Low Morale Is Contagious

Organizations can’t afford to ignore the problem and hope it gets better on its own.

Management

Evidence-Based Policy Principles Take Legislative Form

House Speaker Ryan and Sen. Murray would require all agencies to submit a plan for building evidence on program effectiveness.

Management

The Key to Managing Millenials is to Let Them Fail

If I don’t let millennials go beyond their limits, I will not stop hearing about how they feel stuck.

Management

The Attack in Manhattan Poses a Test for Donald Trump

The president was notably restrained in the wake of an apparent terror attack on Tuesday—that hasn’t often been the case.

Management

FEMA Head Acknowledges Imperfect Federal Response in Puerto Rico

Administrator wants to ‘rewrite the book’ on how it hires, establish a reserve force similar to the National Guard.

Management

Drop in Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey Participation Raises Concerns

OPM’s engagement metric doesn’t take into account agency response rates, potentially masking declines in morale.

Management

Will Higher Fees Hurt the National Park Service's Diversity Efforts?

A trip to Yosemite or Yellowstone doesn’t come cheap. Some experts worry raising the entrance fee from $25 to $70 could make a difference in who is welcomed.

Management

Trump’s Plan to Ban Transgender Military Personnel Hits a Roadblock

A federal court ruling creates another setback for the president’s efforts to roll back many of his predecessor’s policies.

Management

State Department Rejoins Presidential Management Fellows Program

The agency will accept a handful of fellows in 2018 after unexpectedly withdrawing from the PMF program this year.

Management

Puerto Rico Terminates Controversial Contract to Restore Its Power

Arrangement had caused concern at FEMA and on Capitol Hill.

Management

Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort Faces 12 Federal Charges

An indictment against him for conspiracy against the United States, conspiracy to launder money, false statements, and other charges, is the first to emerge from special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia interference in the 2016 election.

Management

One Step At a Time: Simple Nudges Can Increase Lifestyle Physical Activity

Dropping old, bad habits is hard, but starting new, good ones may not be so difficult. Or so a recent study suggests. Read how a simple sign at an airport made a difference.

Management

Intel IG’s Decision to Rescind Job Offer Spells Trouble for Whistleblowers, Critics Say

Past deputy inspector general warns Senate Judiciary panel of a “blatant attack” on functions.