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For Remote Workers, Virtual Body Language Really Matters
Remote workers don’t have a physical presence, but they still send signals through the way they make themselves “seen” at work.
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Agencies Backslide in Fight Against Jargon, Amid High Staff Turnover
Average plain language grades for 23 agencies fell from B to C in new report card.
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DHS Says It’s Finally Hiring More Border Agents Than It’s Losing
The Trump administration has struggled to fulfill the president’s hiring mandate.
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Hurricane Michael’s Remarkable, Terrifying Run
The storm shocked forecasters by rapidly intensifying, and then remained strong for hours after landfall.
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Why Vague Feedback is So Destructive and What to Do About It
When feedback is not specific and behavioral, it’s not actionable.
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U.S. Political Division Is Only Going To Get Worse
Think political polarization is bad? Not only is it the worst it's been, but things don't look like they're going to get better anytime soon.
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EPA Search for Pruitt-Cited Climate Studies Comes Up Dry
FOIA suit by nonprofit employees group produces only letter to Congress.
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Defense Contractor That Posed As Small Business Forfeits $7.8 Million
Army investigators uncover false claim by Arena Event Services.
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Breaking Through Government’s Time Warp
In five years, the framework of government’s salary system will be 100 years old.
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How Attempts at Fixing the Civil Service System Have Made It Worse Off
Top federal HR officials describe a system bogged down by special authorities.
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If You Want To Foster Innovation, Support Curious Employees
Most breakthroughs result from inquisitive workers, not an innovation office staffed by specialized “innovators.”
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Acting Federal Personnel Chief Plans to Demand More Data
Staff of 6,000 at OPM "facing a lot of change," Weichert says.
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This Simple Tweak To a Standard Request Will Make You a More Effective Leader
Author Brené Brown, a scholar of empathy and vulnerability, shares a workplace tip.
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The Short List to Replace Nikki Haley
Following a surprise announcement that Haley is leaving her UN post, several administration officials were floated as potential successors.
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Behind the Trump Administration's 'Brutal' Decision to Remove Its Federal Personnel Chief
The former OPM director is said to have clashed with the administration over its agenda, leading to his ouster.
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Men Have Trouble Speaking Up At Work, Too
Voicing an unpopular opinion at work feels unsafe for many employees, male or female.
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Why Nikki Haley’s Departure Shocked Washington
Trump’s UN ambassador wasn’t always in lockstep with the president, even as she tried to present a united front.
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Accounting Authority Finalizes Policy for Withholding Classified Budget Numbers
Advisory board chairman calls it a "practical solution" for transparency that protects national security.
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IRS Rebrands Obama-Era 'Future State' Efficiency Reorganization
Name of the initiative has changed but goals remain similar.
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