3 Critical Shifts for Government Leaders
Government leaders are going to have to adapt moving forward.
Career
Just Lie
Is lying the new normal?
Employee Development – Make it a Priority
In a fiscally constrained environment, one of the first things managers cut is the training budget. This is counterproductive because it limits productivity and reduces Employee Engagement (E2). The Sasha Corporation estimated the average cost to hire and train a new employee is over $9,000. An effective training program can improve performance, productivity, and retention.
Partners in Crime: Fostering Lasting Bonds with a Work Friend
Friend at work can be your sounding board when you need to vent, a beacon to help you reframe your negative thoughts, a cheerleader when you accomplish a goal, an ally when you need assistance, and a lifesaver when you really need one.
Managing the Millennial Work-Life Balance
Job, school, family and friends? How do we manage it all? Work-life balance isn’t easy but these tips may help.
5 Ways to Get Back to Work When Summer Ends
Keep your work mojo going even though summer is ending.
Neutralizing Negativity in the Workplace
What you need to know about overcoming toxicity in the workplace.
The Future of Our Economy Depends on Total Workforce Engagement
What you need to know about the gig economy.
The Annual Performance Review vs. the Competency Assessment
Federal agencies should implement two performance management processes: the traditional process mandated by OPM, which reviews the accomplishments and shortcomings of the past year as well as forward-looking assessment of competency benchmarks, to project readiness in current and future roles.
How to Say No
The Harvard Business Review regularly publishes articles on how long work hours are backfiring for people and companies. They highlight research showing that overwork has a negative impact on our resilience and our health. This leads to low productivity, absenteeism and burned out employees. While it is important to manage our workload to minimize long work hours, that can beRead… Read more »