Joy at Work
A joyful attitude helps employees become healthier and more productive. So what can you do to bring more joy into your personal and professional life? Here are practical pointers.
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Tacoma Leaders Map Disparities to Create a More Equitable Future for the City
Tacoma adopted an Equity Index map to guide decisions on everything from small business loans to utility upgrades. Here’s how it works.
Using Personal Skill Assessment to Climb the Career Ladder
Discover how to rise to in your career by using personal skill assessment. This article provides a practical guide to help you assess your professional skills, boost career prospects, seize opportunities, and reach your full potential.
The ABCs of Leading DEIA
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility (DEIA) has been a focus of the Biden administration from day one. On his first day in office, President Biden issued the Executive Order (EO) on Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.
Government Agencies Need Generative AI Laboratories
Government agencies need room to find out the best uses of AI to achieve their goals and to help those they serve. They need AI laboratories that provide a safe space to experiment, to find out what works, and — maybe more importantly — what doesn’t.
It’s Not About the Perks, It’s All About the Purpose
Several factors contribute to employee job satisfaction, including whether someone feels their talents are being used well, the workload is reasonable and the pay is sufficient.
Firm-Fixed-Price Contracts — What Could Go Wrong?
Federal regulations prefer that agencies use firm-fixed-price (FFP) contracts, which place all performance costs and risks on the contractor. That may sound like a good thing but, in practice, the FFP approach can be a problem.
Transforming Public Health Communications Through AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to drastically improve the efficiency and efficacy of public health communications. But it isn’t a magic wand, and agencies must remain vigilant about potential AI risks.
How to Empower Your High Achievers
The squeaky wheel gets the grease, and for this reason high achievers are often overlooked. Here’s how to empower your team’s superstars.
How Government Agencies Can Accelerate New Employee Onboarding and Productivity
New employees face many onboarding challenges, including learning how to ask for and access agency information. Answer engine technology, though, is revolutionizing the process.