Promising Practices
Feds and Their Contractors Should Know Their Numbers
Imagine a world where every employee had one performance measure they were accountable for moving.
The ‘Great Resignation’ Is a Trend that Began before the Pandemic – and Bosses Need to Get Used to It
A record share of workers quit their jobs in September. A human resources scholar explains how this is a trend that predates the pandemic.
Why So Many Unions Oppose Vaccine Mandates – even when They Actually Support Them
The reasons have a lot to do with the nature of unions as representative of workers’ views, as well as the importance of protecting their right to bargain.
Loving Your Job Is a Capitalist Trap
Doing work that is fulfilling has become ubiquitous career advice, but no one should depend on a single social institution to define their sense of self.
Diversity in Government Digital Services a Win-Win
Investing in minority- and women-owned small companies is a smart choice for both agencies and the customers they serve.
Why Ageism Should Be an Urgent Issue For Everyone
“COVID hit us over the head with a two-by-four," says the executive director of the Maine Council on Aging.
5 Ways to Turn Your Anxiety into Something Useful
The author of a new book has some tips on how you can transform your anxiety into a "superpower." One tip is as simple as looking at your phone les
Competition Drives the Gender Pay Gap? Maybe Not
New research investigates the theory that women aren't as competitive as men, and that this contributes to the gender wage gap.
Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ May Mean Less Cognitive Decline
A new study in older adults shows people who slept too much or too little experienced greater cognitive decline than those who slept a moderate amount.
Is It Time to Ditch Daylight Saving Time?
Daylight saving time comes with a host of negative consequences. Should the United States scrap DST? An expert weighs in.
The Pandemic Is Still Making Us Feel Terrible
Turns out, it’s hard to adjust to a new normal when that new normal keeps changing.
Hot Streaks in Your Career Don’t Happen by Accident
First explore. Then exploit.
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