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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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Learning from Government’s Past to Anticipate Its Future
A new book assesses the long arc of government reform.
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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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The Urgency of Strengthening and Redefining HR
The skills gap is just the tip of the iceberg.
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Understanding Blockchain’s Promise for Government
The technology can help government drive improved performance and economic activity.
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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.
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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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8 Lessons From Taking on the Government (and Winning)
With the truth and perseverance, whistleblowers can prevail.
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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.
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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.
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Metrics Are for Playmakers
Despite continuous attention, the use of metrics in government has declined, not improved, over the past decade.
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