Management

A Psychologist Explains The Best Ways To Cope With Conflict Over The Holidays

There are dozens of holidays between now and January. Here's how to survive all that family time.

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The Best Time Of Day To Get Things Done, According To Data

What we know about productivity patterns by the hour, day, month, and season.

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8 Ways to Improve Communication In Your Office

Whether your boss is the problem or you are, it’s essential to be able to share information.

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How to Avoid a Sexual Harassment Claim

Respect is key—for every employee, and for the work that’s being done.

Management

Are Smartphones Making Us Less Productive?

This is not an idle thought, but a serious question recently posed by the Bank of England.

Management

Study: Three Or Four Cups Of Coffee A Day Does You More Good Than Harm

A new analysis shows that coffee is associated with a host of positive health effects.

Management

Federal Managers Should Learn From Denver’s ‘Peak Performance’ Program

It doesn’t require legislation or special funding, and it could produce gains in every agency.

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The First Rule Of Public Speaking, According To an Expert On Eloquence

In "The Gift of the Gab," linguist David Crystal explains why you should never trust anyone who lets you go on for too long.

Management

OPM Can Lead the Transformation of Government

Present circumstances have created a rare opportunity for the Office of Personnel Management.

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How To Digital Detox Without Totally Ditching Your Phone

Freeing yourself from your device doesn't need to be extreme in order to be effective.

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The Concept of Productive Procrastination Is a Myth

If it enhances your creativity, it probably wasn't procrastination to begin with.

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What Can Insomniacs Learn From Sleep Crises of Centuries Past? Eat Onions.

Sleep crises are far from new, and perhaps we could learn a lot from the sleep strategies used by our ancestors.

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How Agility Is Driving Government Transformation

Government is notoriously bad at adapting to rapid advances in technology and the shifting expectations of citizens.

Management

The Benefits of Small Talk Outweigh Your Fear of Being Awkward

By chatting with a stranger, you are being seen and acknowledged, and your connection to that one person may remind you of your universal connection to other people.

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'Ask For What You Want and Then Zip It:' Advice For Women Returning To Work After a Career Break

Contrary to popular perception, not all women want to come back part-time after a career break.

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Make #GivingTuesday a Day to Remember

The new volunteerism component of the Combined Federal Campaign gives feds another way to support the causes they care about.