Management

Hangovers Cost the Economy Billions of Dollars

Excessive drinking doesn’t just result in a high bar tab, it also lowers productivity and costs the country billions.

Management

Introducing Government as a Platform

How the next phase in digital transformation will improve citizen services.

Management

How to Sit At a Desk All Day – Without It Hurting Your Health Too Much

“No associations were observed between any of the five sitting indicators and mortality,” the research concluded.

Management

Bright Ideas Department: 2016 Campaign Edition

Imagine government without these agencies.

Management

'Grit' Isn't That Great, Research Shows

New research shows that some perseverance can be costly and unnecessary.

Management

How Well Are the Bosses Bossing?

Nowhere in the annual review process are you rating your supervisor.

Management

Three Practical Steps for Fostering Innovation

How to translate ideas into reality despite the barriers.

Management

For The First Time Ever, a Larger Share of American Women Have College Degrees Than Men

Perhaps it's because women value a college education more than men do.

Management

How to Bridge the Generation Gap

With 8,000 boomers retiring each day, it’s time to reinvent work.

Management

A Psychologist Explains Why Emotions Are More Persuasive Than Logic

Deciding which emotion to deploy in any given argument depends on the situation is critical.

Management

Apples, Oranges and Kumquats: Analyzing Federal Pay

This should not be a political issue.

Management

The Alchemy of Great Leadership

Newsflash: There are no shortcuts.

Management

Public Officials, Just Remember the Airlines Are Always Worse

How not to approach customer service.

Management

Why Hiring Millennials Is So Critical

A quarter of U.S. workers are under 30, compared with 8 percent of federal civilians.

Management

Embracing Negative Feedback

Use social media, don't avoid it, to address criticism and improve services.

Management

How Quickly Will Your Email Get A Response?

A new study measures millions of emails to see how long it takes for people reply to each other, and how much they write.

Management

How Messaging Can Suck the Life Out of Your Agency's Brand

A vanilla communications strategy can damage morale and sow mistrust.

Management

Study: There is a Downside For Organizations That Allow Working From Home

When fewer people work in the office, they don’t get the social or productivity benefits they expect from being around friends, close colleagues, and managers.

Management

Federal Diversity Goals Are About High Performance, Not Compliance

It’s time to take advantage of our differences.

Management

Bridging the Millennial Soft Skills Gap

Young workers bring new talents, but need to learn the basics.