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What Really Ails the Federal Workforce

We know what’s broken—leading the list is the General Schedule.

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This May Reduce Racial Bias In Groups At Work

Research has shown that groups working on a project often diminish the contributions minorities make. A small change could make things more equal.

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For Remote Workers, Virtual Body Language Really Matters

Remote workers don’t have a physical presence, but they still send signals through the way they make themselves “seen” at work.

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U.S. Political Division Is Only Going To Get Worse

Think political polarization is bad? Not only is it the worst it's been, but things don't look like they're going to get better anytime soon.

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Breaking Through Government’s Time Warp

In five years, the framework of government’s salary system will be 100 years old.

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This Simple Tweak To a Standard Request Will Make You a More Effective Leader

Author Brené Brown, a scholar of empathy and vulnerability, shares a workplace tip.

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Men Have Trouble Speaking Up At Work, Too

Voicing an unpopular opinion at work feels unsafe for many employees, male or female.

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The Hidden Costs of Decades of Declining Civics Education

Youth voter turnout is notoriously low in the U.S.; especially when social studies classes are notably absent.

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Why Diversity Is Vital For a Healthy Democracy

The author of a new book says that diversity isn't a threat to democracy, it's a key piece of how democracy keeps itself going.

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Understanding Blockchain’s Promise for Government

The technology can help government drive improved performance and economic activity.

Management

Email Distractions Make Bosses Worse Leaders

When bosses gets distracted by email, they aren't nearly as good at reaching their work goals, which has an impact on their employees.

Management

The Skills Shortage and Federal Compensation

Until the General Schedule is replaced, the problems with government performance will grow progressively worse.

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Social Science? Data Science? Evidence-Based Government Needs Both

Results-focused leaders need to get savvy about both if they want to catalyze a culture of continuous improvement.

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Solving the Right Problem with the Federal Workforce

We’re careening down the road, steering by looking in the rear-view mirror.

Management

The Fake News Era Demands Ethics in Government Communication

Providing the public with truthful, timely information about government operations is critical to a healthy democracy.

Management

Metrics Are for Playmakers

Despite continuous attention, the use of metrics in government has declined, not improved, over the past decade.