Management

How Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Pursuit of Success as a Lawyer and Parent Got Her a Potential Supreme Court Nod

In a 2017 speech to law students, the potential Supreme Court nominee talked about the difficulties of working at a big law firm — and how a confirmation hearing led her to knitting.

Management

Democrats Want an Overhaul of the Debt Ceiling to Avoid Future Crises

The possibility of default has threatened disruptions to federal operations, including furloughs for civil servants.

Management

Air Quality in Your Home May Be Worse Than in Your Office

New research highlights the importance of improving air quality in homes for employees who continue to work remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Management

The Biden Administration Can Seize a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Advance Equity. Here’s How.

The administration must reset its relationship with people who lack access to federal services.

Management

GovExec Daily: Fauci's 'All-of-Government' Pandemic Approach

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the President and NIAID chief, joins Courtney Bublé on the podcast to discuss prep for the next crisis.

Management

Republicans Are Slowing Down the Passage of a Stopgap Spending Bill Again, as a Shutdown Draws Closer

For now, leaders are optimistic concerns over vaccine mandates and crack pipes will not derail the continuing resolution's passage.

Management

The Landmark Postal Reform Bill Hit an Unexpected Snag

One senator temporarily derailed plans to quickly pass the bill, but lawmakers vow to get it over the finish line eventually.

Management

What Are Taxpayers Spending for Those ‘Free’ Covid Tests? The Government Won’t Say.

Inquiries lead from one federal office to the next, with no clear answers. At one Army Contracting Command, a protocol office employee says that “voicemail has been down for months.” And the email address listed for fielding media inquiries? "The army stopped using the email address about eight years ago."

Management

Managers May Be the Key to the Future of Work

In their new book, "Out of Office," authors Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Petersen prompt managers and workers to develop new and more productive ways to work in the future.

Management

Seven States Are Challenging Biden’s $15 Minimum Wage Policy for Contractors 

The White House asserted the president acted within his legal purview with the executive order. 

Management

A House Panel Is Zeroing in on Missing Trump Records

Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., wants information from the National Archives about whether former President Trump routinely flouted the requirements of the Presidential Records Act.

Management

GovExec Daily: How High-Stress Leaders Can Balance Work and Life

Registered psychotherapist Paul Sheesley joins the podcast to discuss how to lead while managing emotional health.

Management

Dr. Anthony Fauci: Preparing for Pandemics Takes an ‘All-of-Government Approach’ 

In an interview with Government Executive, the face of the COVID-19 response says his team’s spirits are high, and the U.S. is working to mitigate the next outbreak. 

Management

Agencies Would Be Funded Through March 11 Under a Stopgap Bill the House Passed

Senate leader says he is "more confident than ever" Congress will soon send full-year appropriations to Biden's desk.

Management

The House Has Passed Postal Reform, Reaching a New Milestone in a Decade-Long Effort to Reshape USPS

Bipartisan support and White House backing has lawmakers and stakeholders optimistic they can finally provide financial relief to the mailing agency.

Management

How Can Federal Anti-Trafficking Efforts Advance Racial Equity?

A group of federal agencies want to know in order to further President Biden’s priorities.