Management
Reorganizing Welfare Programs Is a Very Big Deal
And potentially a very good idea—it’s tough for eligible families to navigate the complex system that sprawls across multiple departments.
Management
What Makes a Great Leader, Explained In Eight Counterintuitive Charts
A lot of the common wisdom we have about working together is wrong.
Management
Blame Weak Management, Not Lack of Authority, for Poor Performers
For the most part, federal supervisors already have the ability to do all of the things described in Trump’s new executive order on removal procedures.
Management
Jokey Bosses Can Encourage Rule Breakers
"Bosses who crack jokes in the office may be opening the door to the idea that it's okay to violate rules in the workplace.
Management
Why the President’s Management Agenda Is Different From Previous Plans
A former federal executive and veteran of previous reform initiatives believes the current agenda has staying power.
Management
20 Words That Make It Harder For People To Understand You At Work
For “thought leaders” who remain “laser focused” on a few overused phrases, here’s a plea to retire jargon—in language that speaks to you.
Management
How Positions of Power Fuel Narcissism
"While power doesn't turn everyone into a destructive tyrant, it has pernicious effects when it gets into the hands of those who want it most..."
Management
How Well Are Federal Employees Really Paid?
The facts are out there, however, it remains a perennial mystery in Washington.
Management
Let’s Talk About Some Bad Ideas for Civil Service Reform
A federal employment lawyer explores a few of the proposals before Congress.
Management
If It Takes More Than a Month To Hire Someone, You've Already Lost Your Top Pick
Only 12% of job candidates found it acceptable to wait for over a month to hear about whether they got the job.
Management
To Bring Out The Best In Your Next Meeting, Serve Coffee
Serving coffee at the next big meeting could make everybody involved feel a whole lot better. But is it the caffeine or the camaraderie
Management
What To Do When An Employee Reports Sexual Harassment
If you’re a manager, it’s very likely that you’ll encounter a sexual harassment situation at some point in your career. An MIT Sloan lecturer explains what to do.
Management
Addressing Grand Challenges in Public Administration
We must prepare a new generation of innovators to confront the most important questions of our times.
Management
Against Metrics: How Measuring Performance By Numbers Backfires
When reward is tied to measured performance, metric fixation invites gaming
Management
When It Comes To Success, Your Friends Are Just As Important As Your Skills
Don't underestimate the power of surrounding yourself with the right people
Management
You May Have to Wait 2 Years to Get That Security Clearance
The metrics fail to capture the real-world impact of the backlog, which includes careers put on hold and the loss of top talent, says Raytheon's Jane Chappell.
Management
Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Government
Get ready for more jobs to be automated.
Management
How to Improve your Organization’s Performance
Problems are generally caused by a multitude of issues, which are invariably connected.
Management
Why Federal Employees Need a Better Work Experience
The government “brand” is deterring new graduates from careers in public service.
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