Employee Experience

Short, Sweet and Significant: Crafting Surveys That People Actually Want to Take

Discover why government survey response rates are plummeting and learn 5 game-changing strategies to create surveys people actually want to take! From avoiding survey overload to respecting anonymity, this article provides practical tips to boost participation and ensure your decisions are backed by solid data. Don’t let poor survey design lead to misguided policies. Click… Read more »

Cloud: The Unsung Hero of Government Innovation

While artificial intelligence and zero trust may have been the big buzzwords in government IT this past year, cloud continues to make a steady and dynamic impact on how government works. The 2019 Federal Cloud Computing Strategy has guided and encouraged agencies to shift administrative and mission-focused systems to cloud platforms over the course of… Read more »

Are We Setting New Supervisors Up for Success?

Organizations often fail to adequately prepare new supervisors for success, which affects both human and financial capital. But investing in structured, pre-supervisory leadership development programs can make a world of difference.

What Will Happen to the CX Executive Order in the New Administration?

Many customer experience (CX) nerds in the public sector are wondering “What will happen to Biden’s CX Executive Order?” Here’s some context on how CX-related executive orders have played out in the past, and some hypotheses about what lies ahead.

Chameleon or Badger? Adapting to Change

When it comes to change, we’re all a bit chameleon and a bit badger: Some of us embrace change and others resist it. But the healthiest strategy is to balance the two approaches. Here are tips on doing that.

AI: The Unknown That’s Worth Knowing

Skeptical of AI? This article explores the parallels between AI and past technological revolutions. From “devil wagons” to microwave ovens, history shows that fear of the unknown is nothing new. Discover how AI could be the next game-changer in our evolution and learn practical strategies to embrace this technology responsibly.

Saying “No” to Reclaim and Protect Your Boundaries

It’s important to set boundaries — learn to say “no” — to protect your mental and emotional health. Here are tips on knowing what boundaries are appropriate, how to speak confidently and how to offer alternative options.

OMB Just Released Guidance on Usability Testing. Let’s Talk About It.

In November 2024, OMB released a memo clarifying that the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) does allow usability testing and offering guidance on complying. The criteria can be confusing, though, so let’s talk about what’s required.