Management

Women as Mentors: Squashing the Queen Bee Myth

Many want to share their knowledge but are rarely asked.

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Why Public Executives Need Both Talent and the Elusive Team Chemistry

Even your top players are only as the group’s best effort.

Management

The Effectiveness of Doing Nothing as a Leader

You might be shocked to see what your team can do without you.

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Avoid These Three Traps and Become a More Decisive Leader

Coming up short on ingenuity, the other key measure of leadership decision making, can also be a blind spot for many people.

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What Happens When the Senior Scientists and Engineers Retire?

Agencies must foster STEMM talent, before it’s too late.

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Untying the Knots in the Federal Hiring Process

Much can be done to help agencies share expertise and attract young talent.

Management

The Complete Guide to Biking to Work

If you’ve decided to join the bike pack, congratulations. You’ll probably be healthier, happier, and save money on your commute.

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How to Lead Change From the Lower Ranks

Start small and the positive outcomes will stimulate others to follow.

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You Should Fear Background Checks Even if You’ve Done Nothing Wrong

Innocent people and employers who hire screening companies are getting ensnared by a digital dragnet.

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Time Management: Taming Your Inner Rebel

How to recognize the roadblocks to powerful work routines.

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The Myth That Americans Are Busier Than Ever

"How did we get so busy?" the New Yorker asks. Let's define busy. And, while we're at it, let's define we, too.

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What Managers Do When Technology Does Their Work

Roles change when coordination and communication functions are automated.

Management

Is Government Ready for Millennials?

Agencies should be building a culture that attracts young workers.

Management

How Big Data Can Improve Your Health

NIH helps researchers mine clinical records for genetic links to diseases.

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5 Tips for Finding Your Mentor at Any Age

Sometimes the sage can learn as much as the novice.

Management

Hiring Managers: Stop Trying to Grow Pineapples in Alaska

Recruiting smart people who aren’t a cultural fit is a pretty stupid idea.

Management

Threatening to Fire Workers Doesn’t Make Them More Productive

It's harder to do your job when all you can think of is having to find another one.

Management

Business Travelers: The Complete Guide to Fighting Jet Lag

There’s no definitive cure, but you can mitigate the effects with these tips.