Management

Waiting for a Call From the Biden Team With a Job Offer?

The new administration will be filling thousands of jobs. There’s only one reason to say yes, but many to say no.

Management

As Biden Gets Sworn In, White House Will Get Scrubbed Down

The executive mansion will get a deep clean after two COVID-19 outbreaks this fall led to President Donald Trump and members of his staff and family becoming infected.

Management

Viewpoint: Federal Workers Need to Know Their Anti-Gag Rights

Whistleblower rights supersede speech restrictions, and any gag orders that neglect to spell that out are illegal.

Management

Why Retired Generals Rarely Lead the Pentagon

President-elect Joe Biden's intent to nominate a recently retired general to lead the Pentagon would require an exception to federal law.

Oversight

Groups Request Reminder of Federal Employees’ Whistleblower Rights

They are concerned agency heads could be scaring employees away from disclosing wrongdoing.

Management

Women Will Shape Biden’s Energy and Climate Agenda

Rep. Deb Haaland would be the first Native American to head the Interior Department and former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm was nominated to run the Energy Department.

Management

Pete Buttigieg Could Become the First Senate-Approved out LGBTQ + Cabinet Secretary

LGBTQ+ groups applaud the significance of the secretary of transportation nomination, calling it “a historic moment for our community” and “a new milestone” for LGBTQ+ people working in government.

Management

Democratic Lawmakers Seek to Increase Oversight of ‘Midnight’ Regulations

Bill would require the Government Accountability Office to submit various reports to Congress.

Management

How the Biden Administration Can Supercharge Results by Using Evidence

Believe it or not, there has been progress over the last four years in the use of evidence and data to inform decision-making. The new administration can build on those gains.

Management

Shirley Sherrod Holds ‘No Ill Will’ Against USDA Nominee Who Ousted Her

Shirley Sherrod hopes that if Tom Vilsack is confirmed, he will put a focus on Black farmers.

Management

Broad Coalition of Employee, Advocacy Groups Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Convince Congress to Block Schedule F

With just days remaining until the latest government shutdown deadline, more than 60 organizations are pressuring Democratic lawmakers to ensure spending legislation includes a provision preventing the Trump administration from politicizing the civil service.

Management

GovExec Daily: The Presidential Transition as Vaccinations Begin

Courtney Bublé updates the podcast on the transfer of power during the latest stage of the COVID-19 crisis.

Management

‘I Want to Be Part of Making This Work:’ Marcia Fudge Talks About How She Plans to Lead HUD

The Ohio representative speaks with The 19th in her first interview since being nominated to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.