Government shutdowns — and, maybe more importantly, the frequent threat of shutdowns — take a toll on federal employees’ mental health. Here are some steps to ease the mental health burden.
The constant threat of a shutdown is not merely a bureaucratic inconvenience — it takes a toll on the health and efficiency of government workers. Here are some ways to prepare.
As we transition to more hybrid work, presenteeism — when people are physically present but mentally disengaged — can become a problem. However, with thoughtful strategies, agencies can mitigate its impact.
The President’s Management Agenda provides a good roadmap for addressing workforce challenges. But getting there means walking the walk.
A federal management directive (MD-715) will help agencies create effective equal employment opportunities. Here are four ways it will reshape how organizations approach diversity and inclusion.
The Management Directive (MD)-715 is a tool that helps federal agencies create effective equal employment opportunity (EEO) programs for all federal employees. Here are four major changes that MD-715 will usher in.
All government agencies have been focusing on return-to-office strategies, attempting to strike a balance between valuable lessons drawn from remote work capabilities during the pandemic and the competing need to maintain strong organizational culture through in-person collaboration.
A recent Equal Employment Opportunity management directive (MD-715) is a roadmap that helps federal agencies create and maintain inclusive workplaces. Here’s how MD-715 does it.
Solving today’s government worker shortage is a battle that calls for fresh thinking and bold solutions. Here are some that work.
To bridge the gap between talking about DEIA and taking action, leaders must investi in personnel, technology and systems.