Management
Federal Prisons System Opens Hospital at New Coronavirus Hotspot
The hospital will treat inmates at a correctional complex in Santa Barbara County, Calif.
Management
Many Agencies Aren’t Ready to Manage in a New World
A recent report provides a framework for improving management quality and ensuring better outcomes for federal programs.
Management
Good Government Groups Are Skeptical of Republican FEC Nominee
A Senate committee voted along party lines to advance the nomination of Trey Trainor to the agency that enforces campaign finance laws.
Management
USPS Sees Revenue Increase in Second Quarter, Warns Worst Is Yet to Come
Census mailing and package increases helped the Postal Service, but the agency says the bottom will soon fall out.
Management
Viewpoint: Why Michael Flynn Is Walking Free
The former national security adviser figured out that loyalty to Trump is now a better bet than loyalty to the rule of law.
Pay & Benefits
Let Feds Carry Over Their Unused Leave
In a global pandemic, it isn’t right to expect people to take use-or-lose vacation time.
Management
New Postmaster General Met With Tepid Response From Mailers, Employees
Outsider appointment comes just days after postal board’s most experienced member resigned in protest.
Management
For Biden, Naming Cabinet Before Election Would Be a Big Risk
Vice presidential picks don't have much direct effect on campaigns, but can give voters insight on a candidate's judgment and leadership ability. Early Cabinet selections are likely to be similar.
Management
Balancing Freedom and Responsibility on the Front Lines of Public Service
The pandemic has amplified Americans’ love-hate relationship with their government.
Management
Trump Administration Faces Departures of Key Health and Emergency Response Officials During Pandemic
The administration says it remains confident in its ability to handle the coronavirus outbreak, however.
Management
House Democrats Look to Limit Who Can Temporarily Lead Federal Agencies
Democratic leaders say Trump has harmed coronavirus response by exploiting vacancy law loopholes.
Management
Right Now, the Country Needs Experienced Government Leaders, Not Volunteers
The best way to honor public servants is to let them do their jobs.
Management
FEMA Is Deploying Employees Ill-Prepared for Disaster Response, Report Finds
The agency is also dealing with severe shortfalls in its on-call and reservist workforce.
Management
Coronavirus Roundup: A Case That Telework Has Made Some Feds More Productive During the Pandemic
There's a lot to keep track of. Here’s today’s list of news updates and stories you may have missed.
Management
Especially Now, Find a Way to Recognize Employee Milestones
This Public Service Recognition Week, it’s more important than ever to honor landmark events.
Management
To Safely Reopen, Make the Workweek Shorter. Then Keep It Shorter.
This crisis is the ideal time to make radical changes to how we work in America.
Management
What Feds Can Do if Called Back to an Unsafe Workplace
As some in the Trump administration push toward “reopening the government,” a federal employment lawyer said worried workers might find solace in existing leave policies and the whistleblower protection statute.
Management
Honoring Public Servants in the Midst of a Pandemic
Government workers have long put their lives on the line to protect us but today, they’re doing so on a massive scale and under the most challenging circumstances.
Management
FEMA to Begin Distributing PPE to Federal Employees This Week
FEMA and HHS will coordinate deliveries.
Management
Feds Send Coronavirus Strike Force to Amarillo in Response to Outbreaks in Meatpacking Plants
Potter County has roughly four times the infection rate of Harris and Dallas counties.
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