Federal Workforce

Rankings Offer Congress Insider View of Federal Agencies

Max Stier | Posted 07.18.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

If our legislative leaders really want a clearer picture of what's going on within the executive branch, they would be wise to listen closely to the opinions of government employees.

The Flow-Chart Fallacy

Max Stier | Posted 07.09.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

Do reorganizations make government work better? The results have been mixed.

Providing Parental Leave Benefits Invests in Federal Working Families

Rep. Edolphus Towns | Posted 07.06.2009 | Politics


Rep. Edolphus Towns

As new parents, federal workers are forced to decide between staying home with their children without pay or return to work early. We believe this is a choice federal workers should not have to make.

Improve Federal Work Force Hiring

Max Stier | Posted 06.11.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

The president's legacy will depend not only on the wisdom of his policies but also on the quality of people he brings into government.

Obama's Choice for OPM Director Faces Daunting Challenges

Max Stier | Posted 04.04.2009 | Politics


Max Stier

President Obama has named National Zoo Director John Berry to lead the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Berry's new job will make getting giant pandas to reproduce look easy.