A House Divided: What Politicized Oversight Means for Gov.’t Employees (and What They Can Do About It) – Part 1
The rift between political parties may mean more scrutiny for federal employees. Here’s what to prepare for.
Cyber Resilience Is Not the Same as Disaster Recovery. Here’s Why That Matters.
Faced with evolving cyber threats and slower-moving government budget cycles, how can state and local agencies protect their operations and constituent services? The answer: cyber resilience.
How Risky Are You?
Introducing innovative new ideas and driving change is challenging and will include some risk. But what some don’t recognize is that resisting change and maintaining the status quo may be even riskier.
How User Research Can Improve Application Processes
Does your government agency run a program or service that requires people to apply? By doing research into the experiences that applicants are having, you can gain insights to help design and implement improvements.
How to Spot Expertly Written and Informative RFP Responses
What are the hallmarks of a carefully crafted RFP response? One that shows a vendor would be a good partner with your agency? There are five elements to consider.
How to Support Your Neurodivergent Employees
Neurodivergent (ND) individuals bring important skills and perspectives to the workplace, but their unique needs may require special workplace accommodations. Here are six ways to support ND employees.
What’s Love Got to Do With It?
Being a servant leader means putting the needs of the people you work with and lead above your own. It means leading from a place of love, dedication and service.
What Is Your Leadership Agenda? 5 Tips for Becoming the Best Version of Yourself
Good leaders are intentional about the type of leader they want to be and what they want their leadership to accomplish.
DEIA & CX: Removing the Burden of Reluctance in Service Delivery with Communication
Agencies can adopt certain communications strategies to help remove the shame and stigma often associated with applying for government services, and to encourage greater diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility in government programs.
Is Your Team Losing Interest in DEI? 3 Ways DEI Leaders Tackle Diversity Fatigue Head on
Diversity fatigue takes place when the motivation for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and employee participation in them, declines. With the right strategies, though, DEI leaders can affect change when momentum wanes.