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
Defense Dominates Experiment in Streamlined Bidding for Innovation
Civilian agencies are missing an opportunity.
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
How the Government Could Successfully Leverage Its Buying Power
The UK offers some insight for achieving this decades-long quest.
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
Are You Working With People or Through People?
When you don’t have total control, you have to have influence.
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
The GS System Fails in Today’s Labor Markets
Companies understand that you get what you pay for.
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.
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