Workforce

Job Recruiters Are Wary of 3 Things on Social Media

When you're searching for a job, it might be best to avoid certain kinds of posts on your social media accounts. New research investigates what job recruiters avoid.

Workforce

U.S. Workplaces Are Nowhere Near Ready to Contain a Coronavirus Outbreak

Americans tend to work even when they are sick, in part because of a lack of paid sick leave.

Management

Every Agency Needs a Semper Fi

The Marine Corps has sustained its elite status since its creation in 1775.

Workforce

Don’t Just Fake It: ‘Deep Acting’ Emotions Pays Off at Work

"Grin and bear it" might seem like the best strategy for emotion regulation at work, but new research suggests trying to really mean it will benefit you more.

Management

Designing Constructive Feedback Discussions for Success

If it’s not about pursuing high performance tied to the mission, it’s personal, and that’s lousy feedback.

Management

The GREAT Act: Scaling the Tower of Babel

A bewildering array of forms and data elements across multiple agency reporting systems needlessly complicates grants management. That’s about to change.

Management

How Black Employees See Racism at Work Depends on Position

A study of black doctors, nurses, and health care technicians shows that a worker's position within an organization affect how they see racism at work.

Workforce

Why Bosses Should Let Employees Surf the Web at Work

Employers tend to see "cyberloafing" as a waste of time, but a new study suggests it serves an important function for workers.

Tech

Think Twice before Shouting Your Virtues Online – Moral Grandstanding Is Toxic

People who act holier than thou aren't necessarily better than the rest of us. In fact, their moral grandstanding may be driving society apart.

Management

Confucius Has a Message for Leaders Who Want to Succeed: Reflect

The ancient Chinese teacher called reflection the best way to become wise, yet we rarely consider it a core trait of a great leader. It's time for that to change.

Workforce

Work Is a Fundamental Part of Being Human. Robots Won’t Stop Us Doing It

As machine automation and artificial intelligence surge, there's paranoia our jobs will be overrun by robots. But even if this happens, work won't disappear, because humans need it.

Management

How Putting Purpose into Your New Year’s Resolutions Can Bring Meaning and Results

New Year's resolutions are often no more than good ideas that last a few weeks. Research suggests, however, that putting purpose behind your resolutions can make a big difference. Here's how.

Management

Is It Weird to Wear Leggings at Work?

Women put up with a lot at the office. At least grant us elastic waistbands.

Management

Three Theories for Why You Have No Time

Better technology means higher expectations, and higher expectations create more work.

Management

How to Deal with Holiday Loneliness and Isolation

The holiday season "can bring up past difficult holidays, amplify challenges related to loneliness and disconnection, and just bring people down."

Oversight

How to Avoid Sleep Disruptions During the Holiday Season

Travel, activity, and lots of time with friends and family can take a toll on your sleep during the holiday season. Here are some tips to get your shut-eye.

Management

Data Evangelists Spread the Word on Boosting Government Performance

A recent gathering of state and local officials had the feel of an old time revival.

Management

How You Can Get Better at Picking Creative Ideas

"We're probably all killing a lot of our best ideas early in the creative process without knowing it."

Management

‘Blue’ Space: Access to Water Features Can Boost City Dwellers’ Mental Health

Research into public health benefits of integrating nature into cities has focused on green spaces. New studies suggest water features are just as useful and can piggyback on other infrastructure goals.

Management

Why When You Eat Might Be as Important as What You Eat

An NIH-funded study showed that participants who limited daily food intake to a 10-hour period lost on average 3 percent of their weight and about 3 percent of their abdominal fat.