Management

Just 16 Minutes Of Sleep Loss Can Harm Work Concentration The Next Day

The health dangers of not getting enough restorative sleep have been documented for some time. Now, studies are suggesting that sleep loss is not only bad for your health but also for your job.

Management

In The U.S., We Still Sit Way Too Much

"In almost none of the groups we analyzed are the numbers going in the right direction."

Management

How to Give Employees Effective Feedback

Managers often create more problems than they solve when discussing performance with staff.

Management

Why Engagement Matters and How to Improve It

The results of past employee viewpoint surveys haven’t been very useful to most frontline managers trying to address challenges specific to their organizations.

Management

Mission Matters: Why Your Agency Brand is Key to Recruiting Top Talent

Government employees tackle some of society’s most critical problems, and a job that makes a difference and impacts lives can be incredibly attractive, particularly among younger talent.

Management

Federal Foresight Community of Interest Turns Five

An intrepid band of analysts from across the federal government is working hard to identify the long-term challenges that should concern today’s decision makers.

Management

To Change How You Feel, Put On a Smile

Changing your facial expression can alter the emotions you feel, according to 50 years of data.

Management

How Regional Partnerships Are Tapping Talent to Solve Public Problems

Federal, state and local governments are working with universities to tackle things from opioid abuse to crumbling infrastructure.

Management

New Manager Development: Put Your Back Into It

There’s lots of guidance out there for aspiring managers, but not so much for those charged with promoting and developing these newbies.

Management

If Performance Governs Pay, More Workers Take Antidepressants

Companies moving to a pay-for-performance process may lead to an increase the number of employees taking anxiety and depression medication, according to a new study.

Management

Creating a 21st Century Federal Workforce

A dramatically different method of providing preference to veterans could lead to a radically simplified federal hiring process.

Management

The President’s Management Agenda Turns One

There may not be cake and balloons, but progress is worthy of celebration.

Management

In Acquisition, Standing Still Is the Biggest Risk

Urgent mission needs demand innovative procurement tools; fortunately, agencies have options.

Management

Automation and the Future of Work

In a crowded Democratic field, South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg is homing in on automation of jobs as a key 2020 presidential issue.

Management

If You Really Want an Open Dialog, Then Act Like It

It isn’t about pushing your ideas on others, it’s about drawing theirs out.