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

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

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

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

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.