Management
Program Management Is Much More Complex Than Many Leaders Understand
There isn’t a single optimal approach. Different types of programs demand different skill sets.
Management
GSA Watchdog Raises Questions on Canceled FBI Headquarters Move
Leaked draft report suggests GSA head may have misspoken on the extent of the White House’s involvement in the decision.
Management
As Agencies Tackle Reform, Here Are Federal Leaders’ Biggest Worries
Whatever your immediate concerns are as a leader, remember that uncertainty trickles down.
Management
The Shadow Rulers of the VA
How Marvel Entertainment chairman Ike Perlmutter and two other Mar-a-Lago cronies are secretly shaping the Trump administration’s veterans policies
Management
The Pentagon Could Save Billions of Dollars by Fixing Problems It Already Knows About
Open recommendations include fixing 12-year-old issues with security clearances and ensuring convicted criminals cannot purchase guns.
Management
Moving Security Clearance Processing Out of OPM Won't Fix the Backlog
Although the expected order to move all background checks to the Pentagon will prevent duplicative efforts, positive effects may be limited.
Management
Three Essential Skills For Setting Work-Life Boundaries
How do you communicate your non-negotiables? A former FBI hostage negotiator shares his tips.
Management
Why Some Women Prefer ‘Intentional Invisibility’ At Work
New research digs into why many women choose staying behind the scenes over standing out at work.
Management
This Trait Can Tell You Who’s Really Trustworthy
When it comes to figuring out whom you can trust, new research shows that one factor stands out from the rest.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirement Claims Up Nearly 16 Percent So Far in 2018 Over the Same Period Last Year
Recent reports have shown that about one in seven federal workers is eligible to retire today, a rate that reaches as high as one in five at a few agencies.
Management
Taxpayers at Risk of Overpaying for an Ineffective Border Wall
Report shows Trump administration "has no clue what it is doing," Democratic lawmaker says.
Management
The Trump Administration and California Are On Collision Course Over Vehicle Emissions Rules
Law scholars from California unpack the legal questions raised by the Trump administration's plan to roll back mileage standards and revoke California's ability to set more stringent rules.
Management
Lawyers Defending Immigrant Children In Detention Are Relying On A Court Case From The 1980s
A 15-year-old fleeing violence in El Salvador came to the US in 1985. Her case set in motion a Supreme Court decision that would affect how authorities treat children in their custody for decades.
Management
Census Bureau Takes Hits from Lawsuits, GAO Review and Cancelled Contract
Government Publishing Office spent $5.5 million on a printing company for 2020 decennial forms that went bankrupt.
Management
A Guide For Crafting A Seamless Vacation, From Packing To Returning To Work
It's August, the "out of office" email's moment to shine.
Management
What Managers Want in Civil Service Reform
A letter to lawmakers highlights priorities including training and pay reform.
Management
The Trick To Staying Close To Coworkers When You Work From Home
Being intentional makes all the difference.
Management
Small Business Advocate Wins $475K in Legal Fees After 4-Year Fight With Government
Lloyd Chapman’s long quest for Pentagon contract data may be over.
Management