Management

Good luck, Department of Government Efficiency

COMMENTARY | It sounds like a federal agency, but its job is to get rid of them.

Workforce

Trump’s ‘DOGE’ commission promises mass federal layoffs, ending telework

The incoming administration will handle large-scale RIFs with compassion, Vivek Ramaswamy says.

Management

Could a new Trump administration push for another federal hiring freeze?

The president-elect's previous experience with a governmentwide 79-day halt to agency hiring could inform his new approach to the federal workforce, if those lessons still apply. 

Management

Trump says he’ll move thousands of federal workers out of Washington. Here’s what happened the first time he tried

The Bureau of Land Management’s headquarters moved from the capital to Colorado in 2020, causing an exodus of leadership. If elected, Trump plans to use the same tactic across more of the federal government.

Workforce

Modernizing the Civil Service isn't Exciting, but It Is Important

Jeffrey Neal joins the podcast to discuss bringing the federal workforce into the 21st century.

Workforce

Treasury Chief: IRS Modernization is Coming Soon

Janet Yellen laid out workforce and modernization priorities for the IRS during remarks on Thursday as the IRS looks to spend the $80 billion infusion from Congress over the next decade.

Oversight

Meet Mary Wakefield, the Nurse Administrator Tasked with Revamping the CDC

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has tapped Mary Wakefield to help “reset” the agency after its public failures handling the covid pandemic. Those who know Wakefield say her high standards and problem-solving skills make her a good fit for the job.

Management

GovExec Daily: Can the CDC Effectively Restructure?

Julie Swann joins the podcast to discuss the health agency's potential reorganization.

Management

Please, Let’s Put an End to the Notion of Moving Agencies Out of Washington

Disruptively relocating headquarters and the employees who work in them makes less sense than ever.

Management

Biden Administration Leaves Final Location of Interior Bureau an Open Question

The Trump administration moved the Bureau of Land Management headquarters to Colorado, a controversial decision that led to an exodus from the agency.

Workforce

Postal Service Indicates Layoffs Could Be on the Horizon

USPS says it hopes to find landing spots for impacted workers as it implements "administrative reductions."

Pay & Benefits

Democrats Introduce Slew of Bills to Strengthen Protections for Federal Workforce

Lawmakers are pushing to bolster diversity efforts at national security agencies, require greater transparency ahead of agency relocation efforts, and reauthorize the Merit Systems Protection Board.

Management

GovExec Daily: Challenging Government Orthodoxies During a Crisis

Deloitte's William D. Eggers spoke to the podcast about a new report on how to change the way government operates by challenging conventional wisdom.

Management

How the State Department Could Be Rebuilt After the Trump Administration

The damage at the State Department is worse than you imagine—but also more reparable.

Management

Government Auditor Blasts Interior for Unjustified Relocations That Did Not Consider Employee Views

The Bureau of Land Management also failed to provide key documentation supporting the decision to move its headquarters.