presidential transition

With the election coming up, no wonder we’re miserable

Presidential transition is already underway, months before the election. You might want to get involved. Just avoid picking political sides.

Federal Report

When the government calls, this senior executive makes the move

Agency Oversight

FILE - Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States by Chief Justice John Roberts as Jill Biden holds the Bible during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, on Jan. 20, 2021, as their children Ashley and Hunter watch.(AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool, File)

Why presidential transition planning makes or breaks an administration

Management

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How’d you get that job anyhow?

Federal Report

Partnership for Public Service

Sammies finalist recognized for handling GSA’s presidential transition from Trump to Biden

People

Getting grounded after a transition

Workforce

(AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

President Joe Biden signs an executive order on immigration, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

28 EOs in 2 weeks? Career executives are used to the transition policy sprint

Management

Data Dive

At some agencies, acting leadership often outlasted permanent appointees over last 4 years

Management

The Oval Office of the White House is newly redecorated for the first day of President Joe Biden's administration, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

What it’s like for newly appointed employees

Workforce

President Joe Biden walks to a podium to speak after he was sworn-in during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, Pool)

Our edifices give mute testimony to continuity

Tom Temin Commentary

Joe Biden holds up his right hand as he is sworn in as the 46th president of the United States during the 59th Presidential Inauguration at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2021. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)

Here’s who’s leading federal agencies in the first days of the Biden Administration

People

Securing the inauguration from a continuity of government standpoint

With ongoing threats of violence, tomorrow’s inauguration presents extra challenges on the security front.

People

President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event at The Queen theater, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Biden picks Chopra, Gensler for financial oversight roles

President-elect Joe Biden has chosen Rohit Chopra as the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, tapping a progressive ally of Sen. Elizabeth…

People

GAO: Though improved, DHS employee engagement still needs a lot of work

Federal Newscast

In today’s Federal Newscast, the Government Accountability Office sees some progress in the efforts from the Department of Homeland Security to improve employee engagement.