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Perception of government could affect agency hiring
Agency recruiting might just have gotten harder as survey paints a "disturbing" picture of attitudes toward the federal government.
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Agencies not playing around with gamification
A familiar concept in the private sector, gamification makes a splash in the federal space.
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Why can't government handle cascading goals?
The concept of cascading goals works well in private business, but government agencies have more difficulty setting meaningful goals, writes consultant Howard Risher.
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Lawyer urges feds to follow 'obey-now-grieve-later' rule
Take a stand for what's right, but not to the point of insubordination, lawyer advises.
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Part II: Things to never tell your boss (or your employee)
Readers add to the growing list of things to never tell the boss.
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Must civil servants be boring?
The legitimate reaction to GSA's conference scandal could grow into an overreaction that would threaten creativity within agencies, Steve Kelman fears.
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Technology bridges the employment gap for feds with disabilities
An initiative by the Labor Department and Cornell University helps link people with disabilities to federal HR professionals.
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3 ways for young feds to impress the boss
Business etiquette specialist Pamela Eyring advises on how young feds can get ahead and make a lasting impression on their superiors.
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DOD policy brings new mobility to civilian employees
New telework guidance focuses on non-military personnel.
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More senators take aim at conference spending
Several senators are advocating for reforms to agencies' annual spending on conferences, including proving that the conference advanced the ageny's mission.
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House panel approves phased retirement bill
The proposal would allow a blend of work and retirement in an effort to keep retirement-eligible feds in the workforce.
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BYOD continues to challenge agencies struggling to develop policy
Most agencies allow devices to access networks, but also don't know how to manage it, survey suggests.
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Innovation: Are feds afraid of their own shadows?
Agency performance suffers when employees are too fearful to try new ways of doing things, writes Steve Kelman.
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Government workers get an attaboy
A week-long effort dedicated to honoring public servants kicks off in May.
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How to create cross-agency networks that work
A recent book identifies eight guiding principles for fostering collaboration between organizations, writes IBM’s John Kamensky.
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Moving beyond telework: What's next?
Where will the evolution of telework take the federal government?
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Learning the art of employee engagement
Keeping employees engaged at work is about more than keeping them busy, and it's a cost-efficient way to retain your best talent.
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Introverted? Then NSA wants you.
The spy agency likes employees who keep to themselves, says its senior civilian leader.
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