Workforce
Narcissistic Bosses Impede Flow of Knowledge
New findings show how knowledge-sharing can suffer under the reign of a narcissistic boss.
Tech
How Process Mining Uncovers Workflow Bottlenecks
Understanding how processes operate across technology stacks and departments can help agencies weed out inefficiencies.
Management
The Choice to Work: Jill Biden’s Biography Examines How the First Lady’s Teaching Career Redefines Her Office
In continuing to work outside the White House, the first lady establishes a household that better reflects that of many American families. Historians say it’s about time.
Management
How Managers Can Become More Effective Leaders
A new report from Gallup identifies seven leadership traits found among managers of high performing teams, and offers tips for how to develop these skills.
Management
Why Retiring from Politics is More Complicated for Women
Women in politics, including Sen. Dianne Feinstein, face unique challenges when it comes to aging and family life.
Management
Pandemic Decision-Making Is Difficult and Exhausting – Here’s the Psychology that Explains Why
People tend to dislike uncertainty and risk – two things that are hard to avoid completely during a pandemic. That’s part of why it can feel especially draining to make even small decisions these days.
Management
To Reckon with Theft of Indigenous Land, Change Place Names
Researchers propose a path for reckoning with Indigenous sovereignty and U.S. public lands through place names in national parks
Management
Scientists Identify the Missing Ingredient for Climate Action: Political Will
The IPCC's latest report finally recognizes the social barriers to climate action.
Workforce
An Emphasis on Brilliance Creates a Toxic, Dog-Eat-Dog Workplace Atmosphere that Discourages Women
A focus on raw intellectual talent may unintentionally create a cutthroat workplace culture. New research suggests women’s preference to avoid that environment may contribute to gender gaps in some fields.
Oversight
Ukraine War and Anti-Russia Sanctions on Top of COVID-19 Mean even Worse Trouble Lies Ahead for Global Supply Chains
In the short term, the war is causing energy prices to soar and prompting fears of famine in some countries. In the long term, it could remake the modern global supply chain.
Management
Putin, Zelenskyy and Biden All Have Unique Leadership Styles
The current conflict in Ukraine has three key leaders, each of whom uses a different approach to the crisis.
Management
Four Black Women Became Classmates, Roommates and Lifelong Sisters. One of Them Is Now a Historic Nominee for the Supreme Court.
Errin Haines spoke to longtime friends of Ketanji Brown Jackson as she is poised to break a new barrier.
Management
Cost Overruns and Delays for OPM's Trust Fund Modernization
OPM is working to modernize the legacy financial system that manages retirement, health benefits and life insurance programs, but it's behind schedule and over budget.
Tech
Your Sense of Privacy Evolved Over Millennia – that Puts You at Risk Today but Could Improve Technology Tomorrow
You have a finely honed sense of privacy in the physical world. But the sights and sounds you encounter online don’t help you detect risks and can even lull you into a false sense of security.
Management
GovExec Daily: How High-Stress Leaders Can Balance Work and Life
Registered psychotherapist Paul Sheesley joins the podcast to discuss how to lead while managing emotional health.
Management
Where Project Managers Go Wrong and What To Do About It
Despite training and good intentions, project managers often make the same mistakes over and over again. Here are some things you can do to improve your PM's performance.
Workforce
To Get People the Help They Need from the Government, Postcards May Be the Answer
Government agencies are setting up new websites and phone hotlines to provide information. But those might not be the best ways to engage with people who need help the most.
Management
Can Biden Deliver Better ‘Customer Experience’ for Americans Than His Predecessors?
He is now the fifth president since Bill Clinton to announce a new customer focus for federal services.
Management
How Biden Could Achieve His Management Priorities
Five things the administration could do to improve the odds of success.
Management
Are Agencies Ready for the New HR?
Strengthening the federal workforce will first require strengthening the Office of Personnel Management.
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