Management
Drastically Changing Agency Missions Is Harder Than Trump Might Think
Past efforts to eliminate or upend federal agencies achieved little success.
Management
White House Pleads Ignorance on Agency Gag Orders
EPA employees "are scared," according to one long-time career worker.
Management
Here Are the Details of Trump’s Governmentwide Hiring Freeze
OPM and OMB will come up with an alternate plan for dealing with federal workforce attrition.
Management
Trump Signs Order to Freeze Federal Hiring
President does not elaborate on policy, other than to say military would be exempt.
Management
Trump Promises to Transform Government by Putting the American People First
In many ways, president's inaugural address lays out vision for expanded role of government.
Management
Here Are the Officials Now Leading Federal Agencies
Most are career employees who will serve as temporary heads.
Management
Inside How Federal Agencies Will Operate in Trump's First Days
Trump is sending hundreds of appointees across government on Day 1.
Management
Trump Promises Federal Agency Thank You Tour
President-elect knows public servants make sacrifices that go unrecognized, spokesman says.
Management
Trump’s Interior Nominee Pledges to Eliminate Sexual Harassment at Department
Zinke also says he will protect federally controlled land from sale or transfer.
Management
One-Third of Feds Won't Commit to Staying During Trump Administration
Feds are opposed to the president-elect's plans to shrink size and scope of government.
Management
Nearly 60 Percent of Federal Employees Disapprove of Trump’s Transition
One in four feds say they will not be able to carry out their agencies' mission under Trump.
Management
House GOP Warns Agencies Against Accelerated Hiring in Anticipation of Trump's Freeze
Looming hiring moratorium does not permit skirting civil service laws, congressman says.
Management
Cobert to Trump: Focus on ‘Holistic’ Civil Service Reforms, Not Hiring Freeze
OPM chief says Obama personnel reforms will survive future administrations.
Management
Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Promises Efficiencies Among Civilian Workforce
Mattis says Pentagon should base cuts on workforce assessments.
Management
Trump Announces Plans to Surrender Control of His Business, But Declines Divestiture
Critics pounce on the plan as inadequate.
Management
Trump’s DHS Pick Promises Better Morale Through ‘Bottom Up’ Approach
While distancing himself from some Trump policies, Kelly says he’ll let employees do their jobs.
Management
Trump Nominees Can Serve in SES Roles at Agencies as They Await Confirmation
Appointees would be advisers and consultants at their agencies-to-be.
Pay & Benefits
Oversight Chairman Promises Sweeping Changes to Feds’ Retirement, Job Security
Democrats vow to "resist" and "fight back."
Oversight
Ethics Office Cites Trump Nominees, Senate for Taking Unprecedented Approach
OGE says it has yet to receive financial disclosures for nominees already scheduled for hearings.
Pay & Benefits