How Technology is Redefining the Government Hiring Experience
The biggest challenges facing federal hiring managers today are finding candidates with the right skills, getting them on board as quickly as possible, and retaining the best talent.
Human Resources
Winners and Losers in the Race for Engagement
Despite the somewhat good news on the engagement front for federal employees, a much deeper dive into the numbers reveal troubling trends.
Commitment to Becoming a Learning Organization
If it were easy there would be no pursuit of principles previously presented. It is of vital importance that in the demanding world of economics, trade, and existence, efforts must occur to ensure a positive, effective result.
Teaching vs. Learning: How to Move to Learner-Centered Design
Benjamin Franklin wisely said, “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” And while we are now three centuries past Ben’s time, it’s still relevant to understand the distinction between teaching and learning. In fact, a popular buzzword in the learning and training space, “learner-centered’ design,” revolves aroundRead… Read more »
How to Leverage Each Generation’s Strengths to Benefit Your Organization’s Bottom Line
The U.S. workforce is more diverse than ever before with four predominant generations working in the same business environment. Each generation is distinctly different than the next, which can prove challenging for employers — but it can also be an opportunity so long as you learn how to manage the multigenerational workforce effectively.
We Need A New Way to Talk About Engagement
Disengagement through lack of inclusion is pervasive in the federal government.
The Future of Workforce Management in Government
The sheer size and diversity of the public-sector workforce have forced governments to rethink how they manage their most valuable asset — people.
The Great Divide
How can we start developing a common language where we can talk about race and differences in a way that challenges its complexity yet creates empathy in order to stay in the conversation?
It Is Time to End Performance Reviews
The problem with the way performance reviews are done in the federal government is the unholy alliance between job appraisals and financial incentives. They are built on the notion if you perform well you will receive monetary awards. This sounds good on paper. Unfortunately, it does not work in the real world. It creates thisRead… Read more »
Initials Matter: 24 Reasons to Hire an MBA
When you’re looking for the best candidate to fill your next leadership position, someone with an MBA degree might be the perfect fit.