The former Chief of Staff said “people are the lifeblood of the Army and of the Joint Force” (Department of the Army, 2021, p. ii). The statement raises concerns for…
Learn MoreStrengthening the federal cyber workforce is one of the main priorities of the National Cyber Workforce and Education Strategy. The National Science Foundation’s CyberCorps Scholarship-for-Service program is a direct cyber…
Learn MoreGovWhitePapers published its latest trend report on the return to office work-life balance in government. This publication discusses five tips, including the social aspect and finding a mentor, dealing with…
Learn MoreEmotional intelligence has an outsize impact in the workplace. Psychologist Daniel Goleman found that on average for all jobs, emotional intelligence is twice as important as cognitive ability. And, it…
Learn MoreDifficult conversations are a normal part of life, and part of life at work. When faced with a difficult issue with another person, there are three choices: to avoid it,…
Learn MoreTo Lisa Jammer, Director of People and Culture in the Texas Department of Information Resources, a new job is like a new car. Bright and shiny and just what you’ve…
Learn MoreFeeling occasionally overwhelmed is normal, but there’s a problem when you always feel run down, you have trouble focusing, work takes longer than it used to and time off seems…
Learn MoreA culture of trust and emotional intelligence at an organization leads to better mental health and a greater retention level. So does a shared language about wellness. Making use of…
Learn MoreYou don’t need an HR person to define the term “toxic behavior.” We all know what it means and how it makes us feel. People who work in a toxic…
Learn MoreImproving the customer experience can boost how federal employees experience their life at work. Public servants are generally motivated by their agency’s mission, and a good experience for customers is…
Learn MoreEmployers and employees alike have been forced to recalibrate the norms and expectations surrounding the workplace. Gone are the traditional boundaries that kept things packaged and orderly. This report is…
Learn MoreTechnical talent is vital to innovation and economic growth, and attracting these highly mobile workers is critical to staying on the cutting-edge of the technological frontier. Conventional wisdom holds that…
Learn MoreCareful consideration must be paid to the necessary size and skillset of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) workforce. Prior cuts resulted in unintended consequences of significant imbalances in terms of…
Learn MoreThis paper argues that the increased threat of automation in business cycle expansions weakens workers’ bargaining power in wage negotiations. It creates an endogenous real wage rigidity that helps explain…
Learn MoreThe Future of Jobs Report 2023 explores how jobs and skills will evolve over the next five years. This fourth edition of the series continues the analysis of employer expectations…
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