Management
Federal Agency Staffing Problems in California Should Trigger Alarms
Talent gaps cannot be solved within the rigid civil service system.
Management
Viewpoint: How a Broken Pay System Forced Postal Supervisors to Take USPS to Court
The U.S. Postal Service has a serious middle management problem.
Management
Metrics, Trust and Job Performance
High trust organizations are more productive and among the best places to work.
Management
The Challenge of Managing Up
What’s interesting about Gen. Jim Mattis’ new book is not his views on leading others, but his discussion of his frustration with bosses above him.
Management
Agencies Need More Flexibility to Fill Vacancies
The crisis at the Bureau of Prisons, highlighted by the suicide of Jeffery Epstein, is only the latest example confirming the civil service system needs to be reformed.
Management
Before Trump Eyed Greenland: Here’s What Happened Last Time The U.S. Bought a Large Chunk Of The Arctic
In 1867, the U.S. bought Alaska from Tsar Alexander II for a tidy sum of $7.2 million. Trump probably wouldn't be able to get that kind of bargain for Greenland.
Management
Complying with the Hatch Act Isn’t That Difficult
Here’s what federal employees need to know.
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Fewer Health Troubles For Older Workers With The Right Job
When an older worker's cognitive abilities and the demands of the job don't suit each other, early retirement becomes more likely.
Management
Change Implicit Bias, Change Behavior? Maybe Not
New research questions the assumed link between changing implicit bias and changing behavior. Instead, what about changing environments and stereotypes?
Management
How Not to Run a Panel
Panel discussions can be very boring, but they don’t have to be if you follow these six rules.
Management
Four Leadership Takeaways from Ash Carter
The former Defense secretary has important advice for both political and career executives.
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Why Government Needs to Invest in Workforce Metrics
Agencies can’t fix problems they haven’t first clearly identified. Better data is essential.
Management
Voices From an Age Of Uncertain Work – Americans Miss Stability And a Shared Sense Of Purpose In Their Jobs
A growing number of jobs are becoming less stable, with fewer benefits and stagnating wages. This is taking a significant toll on the psychological health of workers.
Management
Rebuilding Government’s Human Capital Should be a Priority
Too often, the argument for reform is vague or the benefits unclear; on balance employees expect to lose.
Management
What Feds Should Know About Two Recent Supreme Court Rulings
The Court’s decisions on the non-delegation and deference doctrines has implications for agencies.
Management
How Behavioral Science Could Improve Federal Programs
The private sector has been using psychological insight for years to promote certain outcomes.
Management
Federal Staffing Problems Are Inextricably Linked to Pay Problems
When workforce issues impede an agency’s service to the public, it’s more than a line in the budget.
Management
Your Professional Decline Is Coming (Much) Sooner Than You Think
Here’s how to make the most of it.
Management
At Work, Expertise Is Falling Out of Favor
These days, it seems, just about all organizations are asking their employees to do more with less. Is that actually a good idea?
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