Management
Wanted: Competent Management
Government reform efforts will founder if agencies and OMB ignore the basics.
Management
There’s a Crisis of Meaning in Government Service
Public service is a noble calling. It’s time to connect with that larger purpose.
Management
The Trump Administration’s Innovation Problem
Even Mark Zuckerberg probably wouldn’t qualify to be on many government technology contracts.
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There’s Reason For Optimism In Federal Personnel Management
Employees at all levels could benefit from having a credible advocate leading the Office of Personnel Management.
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A Dangerous Moment for Career Senior Executives
Mass reassignments in the name of “draining the swamp” threaten the integrity of the Senior Executive Service. Good government groups need to speak up.
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Helping Needy Coworkers Can Be Exhausting
Being a team player at work can benefit others. But helping coworkers too much may put your own job in jeopardy.
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Trump’s Harvey Dilemma
The flood insurance program is expiring just as the president and Congress will need to figure out how to fund Houston’s recovery.
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The Uncomfortable, Powerful Truth Every Manager Realizes After Getting a Promotion
"There's less glory the more senior you get."
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Is OPM’s Employee Survey a Valuable Tool?
The forthcoming Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is likely to show a deterioration in employee engagement.
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The Federal Managers Who Aren’t Afraid to Take Risks
New data suggest the conventional wisdom is wrong, raising important policy questions.
Management
Google Memo Completely Misses How Implicit Biases Harm Women
Even after years of federal and state laws making discrimination illegal, implicit bias still leads to actual economic harm for women.
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The 13 Questions Google Asks About Its Managers When It Gathers Employee Feedback
Workplace feedback should flow both ways. It does at Google.
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Trump and Obama Have One Surprising Thing in Common – The Words They Use
Eloquent Obama and bombastic Trump certainly have different speaking styles. But a big data analysis of their speeches also shows a surprising commonality.
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Why Do Women Bully Each Other at Work?
Research suggests that conditions in the workplace might be to blame.
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A Bad Boss Can Make the Whole Team Mean
Bosses who are abusive to one employee can actually cause conflict among the whole team, which hurts productivity, according to new research.
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Completing This 30-Minute Exercise Makes Teams Less Anxious And More Productive
"Why not try to be upfront and avoid a lot of the conflict?"
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OPM Just Made It Harder To Drain The Swamp
The Office of Personnel Management is neglecting to report information on federal employees who are fired for cause.
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Why Low Unemployment Doesn’t Mean Higher Salaries
Even for those with a security clearance, average compensation is down.
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Biased Expectations Can Sink Female Managers
Subtle, even subconscious, differences in expectations for male and female managers can have costly consequences for women at work, research shows.
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Rethinking Remote Work
Some organizations, particularly struggling ones, are reconsidering telework.
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