It is my concern, over a period of years, there have been a series of events which are affecting the attitudes of those workers we depend on to keep our country operating.
The Impact of Shutdowns on Workplace Efficiency and Morale
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Have You Got Government Shutdown Fatigue? You Are Not Alone
Looming government shutdown threats have taken a toll on the federal workforce.
What a Government Shutdown Might Look Like – Canada Style
There are some major differences between what happened in Canada almost a decade ago, and what happened on Capitol Hill this week. For one thing, Canada was never at risk of running out of money or furloughing its employees as a result of this situation.On the other hand, the debate among US legislators – as… Read more »
No More Government Shutdowns?
Missions are forgotten in the itchy distraction of the looming budget deadline.
The 3 Things I Learned From the Government Shutdown
What can we learn?
Update: 5 Things to Know About Planning for a Shutdown
Reviewing current travel plans and updating personal contact information are a few of the housekeeping items feds should address during this time.
Planning for a Shutdown: 6 Things Feds Should Know
The looming threat of a government shutdown means agencies are once again reviewing contingency plans — in the event that lawmakers don’t pass a spending bill by April 28. Here’s what you need to know.
Shutdowns, Furloughs, Strikes and Layoffs: Emergency Preparedness for the Government Worker
Whether it’s a federal government shutdown, planned furloughs, strikes or layoffs, having your income suddenly cut is the type of emergency faced more often by govies. Having some plans in place can get you through having your income drastically cut for a period of time as well as ease the anxiety that goes along with… Read more »
What You Need to Know About the Possible Government Shutdown
The U.S. federal government is mired in political budget wranglings that may result in another government shutdown. If this seems all-too familiar, that’d be the painful memories of the last government shutdown in 2013. But, the federal government can’t stop completely. And, even though the possible government shutdown is just a couple of days away, it’s far from certain that it willRead… Read more »
The Consequences of a Government Shutdown Beyond American Borders
There is no doubt that the consequences of a potential federal government shutdown on October 1 could have significant economic consequences within the United States, as well as on federal workers who are furloughed during the shutdown. While true economic impacts are hard to quantify, the Bureau of Economic Analysis estimated in January 2014 thatRead… Read more »