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.
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