Management

Why Women Leaders Are Outperforming Men

In a knowledge economy, relationship excellence is especially critical to employee engagement, productivity and innovation.

Management

Women’s First NIH Grants Tend To Be $41K Less

First-time women principal investigator scientists receive considerably less funding from the National Institutes of Health than their male peers do, even at top research institutions, according to a new study.

Management

Pay for Performance is the Only Choice

At this point, the General Schedule is an impediment to good government.

Management

5 Ways Life Would Be Better If It Were Always Daylight Saving Time

Washington, California and Florida are mulling a permanent switch to DST. Proponents say that doing so could improve health, save energy and prevent crime.

Management

What Michael Cohen’s Betrayal Reveals About Our Messed-up Workplace Loyalties

Cohen's sudden and stark transformation from 'blind loyalty' to utter betrayal says a lot about broader changes in how Americans view their employers.

Management

How the GS System Fails Federal Workers and Everyone Else

If government could start with a clean page to plan a new pay system, it would never consider the General Schedule program model.

Management

The Budget Outlook Is Even Worse Than the Official Projections

The growing debt would be less of a concern if there was a viable plan to stop overspending, but this isn't the case.

Management

Federal Executive Pay is Inadequate

When school superintendents are paid significantly more than government’s leaders, something is wrong.

Management

How Leaders Rise From Small Groups

New research indicates how leaders arise from small groups of people over time.

Management

Don’t Assume the Worst

It’s a quick way to derail communications and set yourself and others up for disappointment.

Management

Winning and Losing the HR Game

Using the same metrics across federal agencies would highlight the best and worst performers.

Management

Shining a Brighter Light on the Work of Federal Watchdogs

Providing timelier access to the status of IG recommendations could incentivize agencies to act.

Management

Restoring Health to a Civil Service on Life Support

The diagnosis may be easier than the cure, but there are steps federal employees can take to improve the outlook.

Management

Building a Culture of Informed Decision Making

A new law aims to institutionalize an evidence-driven culture in agencies. Implementation won’t be easy.

Management

Getting Close With Employees Can Backfire On Bosses

New research reveals potential problems with bosses and employees becoming too close and how to avoid them.

Management

Belichick Versus McVay: An Age-Old Question Of Leadership

Even though young leaders and old leaders may have different approaches, one isn't necessarily better than the other. But in order to succeed, a leader better be able to bridge generational divides.