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.
Management
Performance Data Has Value Only When It's Used
Government employees learn very early there is an unwritten job description that delimits what they are expected to do.
Management
Mixing Politics and Procurement Creates a Toxic Brew
If elected officials are allowed to influence government contracting decisions it won’t end well for the public.
Workforce
You’re More Likely to Mess Things Up Without Enough Sleep
Sleep deprivation messes with our 'placekeeping' ability, which makes us make more mistakes on tasks that have more than a few simple steps.
Management
Here’s Where Robots Are Replacing Workers Fastest
A new report looks at "robot intensity" since the Great Recession and finds where robots are replacing workers at the highest rates.
Management
Agencies Need to Plan for Vacancies in Rural Areas
In many regions with aging workforces, increasing salaries won’t be enough to fill federal job vacancies.
Management
How to Tell if Your Digital Addiction Is Ruining Your Life
While there are negative impacts, many of the risks of too much screen time are overblown. A scholar who has studied the topic for years offers some tips for finding the right balance.
Pay & Benefits
Viewpoint: Let’s Keep a Level Playing Field for TSP Investors
Participants in the federal employee retirement savings program deserve the same investment options as other Americans.
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