Management

No Matter What Happens In November, a Transition is Coming

Government leaders face enormous uncertainty in the coming months. It’s bound to be a wild ride.

Defense

Think the U.S. is More Polarized Than Ever? You Don’t Know History

A growing chorus of people say the U.S. has never been so politically divided. A Civil War historian reminds readers that there was once a far more divided time.

Management

The Gig Economy and BLS Surveys

Government does not understand this growing segment of the labor force, and that affects federal pay.

Management

When Bigger Is Better

Validating public policy outcomes is critical, but so is building on the evidence. A new study looks at what’s needed to expand successful programs.

Management

Reinventing Government: Learning From a Principle-Driven Reform Initiative

Creating a reform agenda that allows civil servants to be part of the reform can be a huge force-multiplier.

Management

Reducing Administrative Burden, aka ‘Death by a Thousand 10-Minute Tasks’

Since 1991, the federal government has imposed 110 new requirements on university research grant recipients.

Management

Worried About Accidentally Harassing a Woman? Don’t Be.

The backlash has given way to a simmering male anxiety that an innocuous comment could lead to a sexual harassment accusation

Management

The Individuals Behind Government's Success Stories

The recent history of government reforms provides important lessons for leaders.

Management

Confidence in Democracy Is at the Lowest Point on Record

A new report shows that people around the world are collectively losing faith in democratic systems.

Management

How CEOs, Experts and Philosophers See the World’s Biggest Risks Differently

The World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos put environmental risks at the top of its agenda, while the world's CEOs see overregulation as their biggest threat.

Management

The No. 1 Obstacle to Great Workplace Culture

Cultures that are controlling or indifferent to people are often the culprit behind rising stress, job burnout and loneliness.

Workforce

Ageism Can Shorten Life Expectancy

Ageism can have real consequences for the health of older people, including shorter life expectancy and reduced access to health care, researchers say.

Workforce

Why Bosses Should Let Employees Surf the Web at Work

Employers tend to see "cyberloafing" as a waste of time, but a new study suggests it serves an important function for workers.

Management

4 Strategies for Pitching Ideas to Your Project Leader

To successfully pitch creative ideas to your project leader, the first step is determining which of two creative types they are.

Management

Federal Agencies Need a New Management Model

Practices are dangerously out of sync with those proven to support successful, high performance work environments.

Management

Confucius Has a Message for Leaders Who Want to Succeed: Reflect

The ancient Chinese teacher called reflection the best way to become wise, yet we rarely consider it a core trait of a great leader. It's time for that to change.

Management

Managers Take Note: Less of You is Probably Enough

Your success isn’t directly correlated to how much time you spend telling people what to do.

Management

It’s Time to Reform Intelligence Community Hiring Practices

“We have got to figure out how we can compete for talent more efficiently and effectively,” said Erin Reitkopp, human capital program manager at ODNI.