Management
Gauge of U.S. Democracy Hits Its Lowest Score Yet
The latest survey results from the political science research project Bright Line Watch are in: U.S. democracy gets just 61 out of 100.
Management
Why Government Must Change Its Management Model
Bureaucracy is getting worse, not better.
Management
Viewpoint: Diversity Training Isn’t ‘Anti-American Propaganda’; Trump’s Directive Is
The administration’s mandate to end such training could be summed up as “Don’t ask white people to think about race.”
Management
Americans Are Renouncing U.S. Citizenship in Record Numbers – but Maybe not for the Reasons You Think
Some 10,000 people are likely to give up their U.S. passport this year, way above average. Are they fleeing COVID-19? Nasty politics? Taxes? None of the above, says an expert on American citizenship.
Management
Jerks Don’t Actually Get Ahead at Work
People with selfish, deceitful, and aggressive personality traits may not have an edge over generally nice people, a new study finds.
Management
Too Many Americans Still Don’t Receive Acceptable Service from Federal Agencies
The government has long struggled with efforts to improve customer service; there are a few positive signs.
Workforce
Family Photos at Work Curb Fraud and Unethical Activity
When employees display photos of their friends and family at work, they're less likely to engage in fraud or unethical behavior, researchers say.
Management
Most U.S. Voters Value Party Over Democracy
Only 3.5% of US voters would cast ballots against their preferred candidates as punishment for undemocratic behavior, a new study shows.
Management
Promoting Employee Engagement In a Time of Crisis
A new initiative is needed to create bottom-up demand for improving organizational health and performance.
Management
Empowering HR and Managers: Lessons from the Bush Administration
If job objectives are vague, how will managers be able to assess employee performance, and how will employees know what is expected of them?
Management
Empowering the Federal Workforce to Get Results: An Enduring Problem
The imperative to reimagine how work gets done has a new urgency.
Management
The Missing Management Practice: Linking Metrics to Rewards
Engagement is clearly important, but it doesn’t assure an organization’s success.
Workforce
Black Women Are Promoted at Far Lower Rates Than White Men, Report Finds
The report, released by Lean In, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s foundation, also found that Black women are underrepresented in top leadership positions.
Tech
The Raging Competition for Medical Supplies Is not a Game, but Game Theory Can Help
The toll of the pandemic has been worsened because of the shock to the global supply chain, which resulted in shortages of vital medical equipment. Could game theory help?
Management
The Lack of Meaningful Human Capital Metrics Is Hurting Agencies
There’s no effective dashboard documenting the government’s efforts to solve its considerable workforce problems.
Management
Does the COVID-19 Crisis Cap 25 Years of Government Blunders?
"What went wrong? The answer is: Almost everything went wrong, and almost everything that did go wrong had been foretold."
Workforce
Recent Legal Developments Are Good News for Feds
There are some bright spots for federal employees ahead.
Management
Hungry Children Can’t Wait for Government ‘Innovation’
In the midst of a crisis, USDA policies make it nearly impossible for states to deal with the surging need for food assistance.
Management