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
Find Greater Success By Embracing ‘Soft’ Deadlines
Project managers ought to embrace uncertainty, say researchers.
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
Solving for Unproductive Workplace Conversations
These are the conversations where everyone talks and no one listens.
Management
How to Deal With a Confrontational Naysayer During a Presentation
A workplace communication fable with three great lessons.
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
How to Build a Learning Culture Within Your Agency
Borrow a technique from improv comedy: Think “Yes, and…”
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
10 Tips for Becoming a Better Leader
No one comes to the role fully prepared for the challenges.
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.
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