Good succession planning can enhance an agency’s continuity, stability, and adaptability. It also improves morale and helps retain staff. Here are some tips for making your own succession plan.
To attract and retain a dedicated, talented, modernized workforce, government agencies must say the right things to the right people at the right time. Here are some effective ways to reach out.
Learn how to manage the dynamics of an effective multigenerational workgroup and keep them motivated.
One of the most powerful and inexpensive ways to mitigate resistance to change is by getting stakeholder input early on, and often. Listen to people who will be most affected.
Employee Resource Groups can boost engagement, retention and innovation. Here are some tips for establishing effective ERGs.
Are your Word documents accessible to vision-impaired colleagues? A few simple steps can improve your written communications for those who use screen reader technology.
The greatest performer in your agency may be someone you don’t call on much anymore, someone who’s older or has survived multiple layoffs and in-force reductions. But overlooking those employees is a mistake.
Both leaders and followers shape workforce culture, including what is and isn’t acceptable to discuss. By examining your leadership style through the concept of an Overton Window, you can “read the room” and identify growth opportunities.
Effective change leaders look up often and share what they see “out there” with their teams to inspire a culture of insight and innovation.
Military spouses face unique employment challenges that federal agencies must understand, allow for, and help people overcome.