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Is OPM’s Employee Survey a Valuable Tool?
The forthcoming Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is likely to show a deterioration in employee engagement.
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How a Disaster’s Economic Impacts Are Calculated
Providing an early estimate of a storm’s costs is generally a pretty rough science, and Harvey is a particularly tough case.
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8,500 Federal Employees Are Aiding the Harvey Response—Here’s What They’re Doing
More than a dozen agencies have deployed workers to help Texas and Louisiana.
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Nearly 60,000 Feds Impacted by Harvey
The Office of Personnel Management is coordinating with local federal executive boards to keep employees informed.
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Hurricane Harvey Dropped So Much Rain That the National Weather Service Added New Colors to Its Maps
There are two new shades of purple to encompass the record rain levels.
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A Guide to Making More Time by Cultivating Everyday Awe
You can have awe-inspiring experiences every day—no major event necessary— and they can make you mentally and physically healthier.
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Federal Agencies Respond to ‘Unprecedented’ Texas Storm
As flooding from Hurricane Harvey devastates Houston and surrounding areas, feds collaborate with state and local officials on rescue and recovery efforts.
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How Women Can Get Kudos For Assertiveness at Work
Findings from a new study on assertiveness and leadership among women at work seem to support Sheryl Sandberg's "Lean In."
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Lack of Political Leadership Could Hamper Harvey Response, Katrina Veterans Warn
While former FEMA leaders express confidence in career staff, they have concerns about interagency collaboration.
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State Department Shuts Down Online Employee Idea Forum
Department says technology is being upgraded but does not provide a timeframe; discussions won't be archived.
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IRS Faces a Resource Crunch
Implementing tax reform won’t be easy for an agency whose budget has been cut steadily.
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The Federal Managers Who Aren’t Afraid to Take Risks
New data suggest the conventional wisdom is wrong, raising important policy questions.
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EPA Has Slashed Its Criminal Investigation Division in Half
Cuts, which predate Trump, track with a reduction in new criminal cases brought by EPA.
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Yet Another Lawsuit Demands Greater Transparency at EPA
Environmental activist files complaint seeking FOIA’d documents on regulatory reform.
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More Brains Don’t Always Lead to Better Decisions
The "wisdom of the crowds" theory has its limits, report researchers. In some situations, smaller groups can make more accurate decisions than larger ones.
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The Acrostic as a Form of Bureaucratic Dissent
Hiding a message in a resignation letter is provocative—but also passive aggressive.
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GAO Chief Dismisses 'Legend' that Agencies Can’t Escape High-Risk List
Dodaro calls Trump reorganization effort “a perfect opportunity” to use the biennial tool.
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Beyond Rain and Snow, Postal Workers Must Also Worry About Their Shoes
Letter carriers must wear footwear pre-approved by the U.S. Postal Service or face fines.
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