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Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How to get your stressed-out team past the 'frustration threshold'

Workplace burnout affects teams' ability to deliver services due to bureaucracy and inefficiencies.
Employees waste significant time on bureaucratic processes, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers

The Trump administration is intensifying mass firings in the federal government, aligning with Elon Musk's vision to reduce its size.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump is deworming Washington - now to keep the parasites out for good

Washington is influenced by a "parasite class" that benefits from taxpayer money, prompting calls for proactive reform.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Management experts say DOGE is a case study in bad management

Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency has raised concerns over clumsy and potentially harmful tactics in reducing bureaucracy.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Jamie Dimon says he hopes DOGE is successful because the US government is 'not very competent'

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon advocates for more efficient and effective government operations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fired Federal Workers Tell MSNBC They Are Still Confused Why They Don't Have Jobs After Watching Trump Speech

Fired federal workers express confusion and frustration over job cuts despite President Trump's claims of efficiency and reform.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE and the consequences of radical cutbacks DW 02/26/2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a controversial project aimed at cutting bureaucracy, led by Trump and Musk.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump and DOGE Escalate Layoffs of Federal Workers

The Trump administration is intensifying mass firings in the federal government, aligning with Elon Musk's vision to reduce its size.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump is deworming Washington - now to keep the parasites out for good

Washington is influenced by a "parasite class" that benefits from taxpayer money, prompting calls for proactive reform.
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Management experts say DOGE is a case study in bad management

Musk's leadership of the Department of Government Efficiency has raised concerns over clumsy and potentially harmful tactics in reducing bureaucracy.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Jamie Dimon says he hopes DOGE is successful because the US government is 'not very competent'

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon advocates for more efficient and effective government operations.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Fired Federal Workers Tell MSNBC They Are Still Confused Why They Don't Have Jobs After Watching Trump Speech

Fired federal workers express confusion and frustration over job cuts despite President Trump's claims of efficiency and reform.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE and the consequences of radical cutbacks DW 02/26/2025

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a controversial project aimed at cutting bureaucracy, led by Trump and Musk.
#environmental-policy
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

Philp: On water, Newsom is out of time and making his riskiest move as governor

California's water system reform faces significant bureaucratic obstacles under Governor Newsom.
#germany
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

'Be stubborn': How foreign residents grapple with German bureaucracy

Germany struggles with excessive bureaucracy, characterized by lengthy paperwork processes and an aversion to digital solutions.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

German economy in crisis: When will it bounce back? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is facing a prolonged recession marked by economic stagnation and structural challenges.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.
Germany politics
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

'Be stubborn': How foreign residents grapple with German bureaucracy

Germany struggles with excessive bureaucracy, characterized by lengthy paperwork processes and an aversion to digital solutions.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

German economy in crisis: When will it bounce back? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is facing a prolonged recession marked by economic stagnation and structural challenges.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

German economy: When will it pick up again? DW 05/22/2025

Germany is in recession, facing competitive decline due to high energy costs, bureaucracy, and an ageing workforce.
#elon-musk
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Musk Doesn't Understand Why Government Matters

Elon Musk's success is partly due to substantial government support, which he now seeks to disrupt under the guise of efficiency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

It's Gonna Be Corrected': Mike Johnson Admits Elon Musk's Mistakes When Confronted Over Cancer Research Cuts

Mike Johnson emphasizes that criticisms of Musk's government efficiency cuts as racially motivated are unfounded, stressing the need for fiscal responsibility.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Laura Ingraham Dunks on Laid-Off Federal Employees: Need To Get Real Jobs'

Laura Ingraham criticized laid-off federal workers, suggesting they must seek real jobs while Musk's actions aimed to reduce government bureaucracy.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Elon Musk vs. the Bureaucrats: A Paradox of Democratic Authority

Musk's efforts highlight the conflict between democratizing authority and corporate overreach in government functions.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy

Elon Musk envisions a radical overhaul of federal bureaucracy as a technology challenge, emphasizing access and efficiency akin to his approach with Twitter.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Musk Doesn't Understand Why Government Matters

Elon Musk's success is partly due to substantial government support, which he now seeks to disrupt under the guise of efficiency.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

It's Gonna Be Corrected': Mike Johnson Admits Elon Musk's Mistakes When Confronted Over Cancer Research Cuts

Mike Johnson emphasizes that criticisms of Musk's government efficiency cuts as racially motivated are unfounded, stressing the need for fiscal responsibility.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Your government pension is going digital as DOGE targets paper documents stored in an old salt mine

The US government will fully digitize federal retirement applications, ending decades of paper processing.
The transition reflects a move toward modernization and efficiency in federal bureaucratic processes.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Laura Ingraham Dunks on Laid-Off Federal Employees: Need To Get Real Jobs'

Laura Ingraham criticized laid-off federal workers, suggesting they must seek real jobs while Musk's actions aimed to reduce government bureaucracy.
philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

Elon Musk vs. the Bureaucrats: A Paradox of Democratic Authority

Musk's efforts highlight the conflict between democratizing authority and corporate overreach in government functions.
Silicon Valley
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

How Elon Musk Executed His Takeover of the Federal Bureaucracy

Elon Musk envisions a radical overhaul of federal bureaucracy as a technology challenge, emphasizing access and efficiency akin to his approach with Twitter.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Cheers for school choice - competition makes ALL education better

School choice legislation allows parents to select schools for their children, enhancing educational opportunities and competition.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Three Years After Dad's Death, Why Can't I Access His 401(k)?

Navigating bureaucracy to claim a deceased parent's financial assets can be overwhelming, especially without proper estate planning.
#french-politics
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

Inside France: Macron's swansong, Sarkozy's tag and a booze ban for Smurfs

Emmanuel Macron's recent TV interview showcased his capabilities but does little to change his political future as a potentially ineffective president.
NYC real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
2 weeks ago

Death loop: Inside New York's Kafkaesque hardship program for landlords

The state offers limited, frustrating support for landlords facing financial difficulties with rent-stabilized buildings.
Healthcare
fromtime.com
2 weeks ago

When Fighting with Your Insurance Company Becomes a Full-Time Job

Navigating health insurance often leads to substantial time loss for patients, as seen in Erin Massey's struggle to secure coverage for her medication.
#rebuilding
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

Surviving a catastrophic fire presents overwhelming bureaucratic challenges that complicate rebuilding efforts for affected families.
Renovation
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

I Lost One Home. Now I'm Losing Another.

Surviving a catastrophic fire presents overwhelming bureaucratic challenges that complicate rebuilding efforts for affected families.
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Can Head Start Survive the MAGA Era?

In early April, Head Start child-care centers were told they must provide additional information before accessing funding, raising concerns over the future of the program.
Right-wing politics
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Walters: Botched lawyer exam is California's latest entry in its hall of shame

California's bureaucracy has a history of high-tech project failures and mismanagement, raising concerns about its effectiveness and decision-making.
#government-reform
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Congress needs to help Trump scrap Education Dept.- AND its harmful programs

Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education signals a move toward reducing government and eliminating perceived woke policies.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco looks into streamlining 'overwhelming' contracting process for small businesses

San Francisco's contracting process for small businesses is overly complex, prompting a proposal for simplification by the Board of Supervisors.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Congress needs to help Trump scrap Education Dept.- AND its harmful programs

Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education signals a move toward reducing government and eliminating perceived woke policies.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Francisco looks into streamlining 'overwhelming' contracting process for small businesses

San Francisco's contracting process for small businesses is overly complex, prompting a proposal for simplification by the Board of Supervisors.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Exclusive | Brown student who sent admin DOGE-style email tells The Post he won't stop hunting out 'bulls-t jobs', despite facing disciplinary hearing

"I don't think it's inherently antagonistic to ask them what their job is. It's just journalistic inquiry." - Alex Shieh, regarding his inquiry into school bureaucracy.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

From fiasco' to fantastic': Americans weigh in on 100 days of Trump

Opinions on Trump's second term are sharply divided, with supporters expressing exhilaration and opponents expressing chaos and alarm.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Couple sues Bay Area city over $254,000 home remodeling fine

The couple alleges that city bureaucracy caused significant construction delays, leading to excessive fines.
They argue the fines are unfair and challenge the city's legal authority to impose such penalties.
#economic-growth
#outdoor-dining
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining - Streetsblog New York City

Community boards and lawmakers are using new regulations to hinder outdoor dining applications in NYC, limiting access to some areas.
Mayor Adam's 2023 outdoor dining law has paved the way for increased bureaucratic obstacles for restaurant owners.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: 'It's easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat'

New York restaurants face limited outdoor dining due to strict regulations and permit backlogs.
Bureaucratic delays are hindering outdoor seating expansions in NYC.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Community Boards, Lawmakers Flex Regained Powers to Stall Outdoor Dining - Streetsblog New York City

Community boards and lawmakers are using new regulations to hinder outdoor dining applications in NYC, limiting access to some areas.
Mayor Adam's 2023 outdoor dining law has paved the way for increased bureaucratic obstacles for restaurant owners.
NYC food
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

NYC restaurants, diners frustrated by al fresco limitations: 'It's easier to find a boyfriend than an outdoor dining seat'

New York restaurants face limited outdoor dining due to strict regulations and permit backlogs.
Bureaucratic delays are hindering outdoor seating expansions in NYC.
#art
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Pentagon employees were ousted after 'turf war' in Hegseth's office: source

The dismissals were fueled by a bureaucratic turf war over responsibilities and personal conflicts, rather than substantial ideological differences as previously suggested.
US politics
#france
Typography
fromOpen Culture
1 month ago

What Is Kafkaesque?: The Philosophy of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka created complex literary works that critique bureaucratic absurdity, leaving a lasting legacy after his posthumous publication.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Opinion | You Try to Build Anything, and You're Stepping Into Quicksand'

The Biden administration struggles with slow governance that hampers key infrastructure projects due to regulatory and bureaucratic obstacles.
Artificial intelligence
fromTruthout
1 month ago

AI Isn't Going to Cut Government Bureaucracy - It's Going to Vastly Worsen It

The U.S. is using AI to enforce bureaucratic procedures, threatening free speech through the cancellation of student visas for pro-Palestinian activism.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

He's a decorated war vet but a convicted criminal. ICE wants to deport him

Jose Barco, a decorated veteran, faces deportation to Venezuela after years in the U.S., highlighting flaws in military and immigration policies.
Independent films
fromInverse
1 month ago

Amazon Just Quietly Released A Surprisingly Awesome New Kevin Bacon Action-Horror

Blumhouse's 'The Bondsman' merges bureaucracy with the afterlife, as Kevin Bacon's character hunts demons for the Devil.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why It's a Problem That Healthcare Is So Drab

Institutional mental healthcare's dullness can undermine its effectiveness.
Risk aversion may render sensible safety practices unappealing to individuals.
Behaviors associated with mental illnesses can become private acts of rebellion.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Having your car stolen is bad, but it's nothing compared to trying to report the crime | Seamas O'Reilly

The whole ordeal with the police and the impound led to a miscommunication that not only delayed my search but also pushed my patience to its limits.
Cars
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'I am dying to get home' - journalist and broadcaster Darragh McCullough and wife refused entry into EU with Baby Grace, born via surrogacy

"It's all a mad mix of adrenaline and excitement and nervousness and terror and joy... this is what we hoped and dreamed of."
UK news
NYC startup
fromstupidDOPE
2 months ago

Southampton's Delays Are Hurting a Licensed Equity Cannabis Business in New York | stupidDOPE

New York's cannabis inclusivity promises are undermined by municipal bureaucracy, as shown by Brown Budda's stalled progress despite full compliance.
#nhs-england
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why has NHS England been abolished and what does it mean for patients?

NHS England is being abolished to reduce bureaucracy and bring control of healthcare management back to the government.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

NHS England: Why world's biggest quango is being axed

NHS England is being restructured to reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency within the UK's healthcare system.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

British PM Starmer announces NHS England to be abolished DW 03/13/2025

Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England to reduce bureaucracy and refocus funding on healthcare services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thirty-seven patients die needlessly each day in the NHS. Change is good, but patient safety must come first | Jeremy Hunt

NHS England's overcentralisation complicates operational management and impacts patient care standards despite the aim to enhance healthcare.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Why has NHS England been abolished and what does it mean for patients?

NHS England is being abolished to reduce bureaucracy and bring control of healthcare management back to the government.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

NHS England: Why world's biggest quango is being axed

NHS England is being restructured to reduce bureaucracy and improve efficiency within the UK's healthcare system.
UK politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

British PM Starmer announces NHS England to be abolished DW 03/13/2025

Keir Starmer announced the abolition of NHS England to reduce bureaucracy and refocus funding on healthcare services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Thirty-seven patients die needlessly each day in the NHS. Change is good, but patient safety must come first | Jeremy Hunt

NHS England's overcentralisation complicates operational management and impacts patient care standards despite the aim to enhance healthcare.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
2 months ago

The Shark House that sparked one of the most famous planning disputes in the country is now available to rent

The Shark House is an embodiment of resistance, art, and the public's voice against bureaucracy, symbolizing the unexpected nature of destruction.
London
Growth hacking
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy criticizes manager fiefdoms and stresses the need for 'meritocracy' in a leaked recording

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes reducing management layers to cut bureaucracy and promote meritocracy.
He encourages employees to be resourceful rather than building large teams.
#archaeology
#nhs
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer abolishes health service's executive body NHS England

Keir Starmer reinstates ministerial control over the NHS by dissolving NHS England to cut bureaucracy and enhance frontline services.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms

The government plans to abolish NHS England to streamline operations and enhance frontline services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Observer view: NHS job cuts may exacerbate health service's challenges | Observer editorial

Keir Starmer plans to abolish NHS England for improved efficiency and reduced bureaucracy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer abolishes health service's executive body NHS England

Keir Starmer reinstates ministerial control over the NHS by dissolving NHS England to cut bureaucracy and enhance frontline services.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

What does NHS England do? Your questions answered on health reforms

The government plans to abolish NHS England to streamline operations and enhance frontline services.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Observer view: NHS job cuts may exacerbate health service's challenges | Observer editorial

Keir Starmer plans to abolish NHS England for improved efficiency and reduced bureaucracy.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Many Childcare Providers Facing Challenges After LA Fires | KQED

Wright said what's followed is an endless bureaucratic maze as she seeks the help she needs to recover. That path is laid with blockades and countless visits to the disaster center in Pasadena and the post office.
NYC parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Long Nap of the Lazy Bureaucrat

"Instead of government employees 'pretending to work' and 'being paid a lot for nothing,' Musk stated they would need to get a real job."
Productivity
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Keir Starmer is having his chainsaw moment but all he will slash is democracy | Simon Jenkins

Sir Keir Starmer's proposed cuts target bureaucratic inefficiencies, echoing historical austerity measures, though his approach raises questions about actual implementation and impact.
#civil-service
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer's plans to shape up flabby' Civil Service could trigger union clash

Sir Keir Starmer plans to streamline the UK Civil Service amid union pushback.
He advocates using AI for efficiency and aims to refocus government efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starmer pitches reform to 'shackled' civil servants

Sir Keir Starmer promises bureaucratic reforms to civil servants, aiming to enhance productivity and cut job levels.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer's plans to shape up flabby' Civil Service could trigger union clash

Sir Keir Starmer plans to streamline the UK Civil Service amid union pushback.
He advocates using AI for efficiency and aims to refocus government efforts.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Starmer pitches reform to 'shackled' civil servants

Sir Keir Starmer promises bureaucratic reforms to civil servants, aiming to enhance productivity and cut job levels.
Right-wing politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Trump's Cuts to The Department of Education Are Part of a Long Fight by Conservative Christians

Trump's push to eliminate the Department of Education reflects a long-standing anti-education sentiment among conservative groups.
Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

My Dad Has Been Dead 19 Years And I Still Can't Get His 401(K), Should I Give Up?

Navigating a deceased parent's financial accounts can be emotionally taxing and complicated, especially when dealing with institutions like banks.
#legal-challenges
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | What Republicans Can Do to Take Control of DOGE

Congress's atrophy in authority has created a pathway for unchecked executive power, which may soon backfire on Republicans.
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