Government shutdowns — and, maybe more importantly, the frequent threat of shutdowns — take a toll on federal employees’ mental health. Here are some steps to ease the mental health burden.
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Mitigating the Effects of Government Shutdowns on Federal Workers: Part One
The constant threat of a shutdown is not merely a bureaucratic inconvenience — it takes a toll on the health and efficiency of government workers. Here are some ways to prepare.
Presenteeism: Navigating an Unintended Side Effect of Hybrid Work
As we transition to more hybrid work, presenteeism — when people are physically present but mentally disengaged — can become a problem. However, with thoughtful strategies, agencies can mitigate its impact.
Time for Action: Exploring the Latest Workforce Updates in the President’s Management Agenda
The President’s Management Agenda provides a good roadmap for addressing workforce challenges. But getting there means walking the walk.
8 Ways the DEIA Directive Will Transform Federal Programs (Part 2)
A federal management directive (MD-715) will help agencies create effective equal employment opportunities. Here are four ways it will reshape how organizations approach diversity and inclusion.
8 Ways the DEIA Directive Will Transform Federal Programs (Part 1)
The Management Directive (MD)-715 is a tool that helps federal agencies create effective equal employment opportunity (EEO) programs for all federal employees. Here are four major changes that MD-715 will usher in.
Flexibility. Innovation. Resilience: Creating Adaptative Workforce Strategies in a Post-Pandemic World
All government agencies have been focusing on return-to-office strategies, attempting to strike a balance between valuable lessons drawn from remote work capabilities during the pandemic and the competing need to maintain strong organizational culture through in-person collaboration.
Demystifying Equal Employment Opportunity Management Directive 715 (MD-715)
A recent Equal Employment Opportunity management directive (MD-715) is a roadmap that helps federal agencies create and maintain inclusive workplaces. Here’s how MD-715 does it.
Modernizing Government Talent Acquisition: Six Private-Sector Strategies for More Effective Recruiting
Solving today’s government worker shortage is a battle that calls for fresh thinking and bold solutions. Here are some that work.
From Good Intentions to Meaningful Action: How Federal Agencies Can Battle Workforce Biases and Achieve DEIA
To bridge the gap between talking about DEIA and taking action, leaders must investi in personnel, technology and systems.