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Traditional Leadership Training Actually Makes Matters Worse

By Martha WilsonApril 24, 2018 12:26 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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The author says that if you really want to increase employee engagement, your have to stop looking in the traditional places for the solutions.

Study Shows Greater Job Satisfaction Among Employees Using Work-Life Programs

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: March 20, 2018 8:11 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment
Balanced scale with a card labeled 'work' on one side and a card labeled 'life' on the other indicating a work-life balance

OPM published the results of its first ever work-life survey which indicate that federal employees utilizing these programs perform better in their jobs.

OPM Identifies Priorities for Federal Workforce in New Report

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithUpdated: February 16, 2018 9:26 AM Categories Agency News, Human Resources Leave a comment
Cover page logo for the 2018 Federal Workforce Priorities Report published by OPM

OPM has released its quadrennial identifying future challenges and priorities for the federal workforce.

Changes for Federal Employees Coming to the Workplace

FedSmith.com author Ralph R. SmithBy Ralph R. SmithUpdated: February 12, 2018 2:11 PM Categories Federal Employee Pay News Leave a comment
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The Trump administration’s new budget proposal is reportedly going to propose changes to performance rating systems and within-grade increases for federal employees. Here is a list of other possible proposals as well.

Beatings Will Continue Until Performance Improves

By Martha WilsonFebruary 8, 2018 3:41 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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“Accountability” often means that somebody needs to be fired. The author says a more productive approach in the workplace is to instead celebrate incremental progress.

The Personal ROI of Happy in Government

By Martha WilsonJanuary 24, 2018 3:07 PM Categories Leadership Leave a comment
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Happy employees make for more engaged employees. The author explains how this applies to federal employment.

Are You a Good Bureaucrat, or a Bad Bureaucrat?

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealUpdated: December 4, 2017 3:54 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author says that the term “bureaucrat” often carries a negative connotation, but in his experience, he believes this should not be the case.

Giving Thanks for Federal Workers

FedSmith.com author Jeff NealBy Jeff NealNovember 22, 2017 1:32 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

The author gives thanks to the federal workforce in honor of the work they do.

OPM Wants You to Get a Flu Shot

FedSmith.com author Ian SmithBy Ian SmithSeptember 10, 2017 3:59 PM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

It’s flu season, and the Office of Personnel Management is encouraging federal employees to get flu shots.

Making Federal Employees ‘At-Will’ Would Limit Their Legal Recourse

FedSmith.com author Mathew B. Tully, Esq.By Mathew B. Tully, Esq.August 13, 2017 9:26 AM Categories Human Resources Leave a comment

Legislation has been introduced to make employment of future federal employees “at-will.” The author explains the legal implications of this proposed change.

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