How Federal Government Can Harness the Power of Their Existing Talent
Federal government agencies are in the fortunate position of having a lot of skilled and experienced talent. However, the pandemic has cast a spotlight on skills gaps in government agencies, and the...
A Thriving Government for a Virtual Future
We are in the midst of a radical change in adult learning needs in the federal government. According to the World Economic Forum, the “combined effects of increased automation and the pandemic will...
Training the Remote Government Workforce Asynchronously
The global pandemic has turned our world upside down. After a year of travel restrictions, school closures, and various other social distancing measures, we’re all wondering if going back to a...
How US Government Agencies Can Adapt Their Training for the Changing Workforce
Much like every other sector worldwide, the last year has created a unique set of challenges for US government agencies. The rapid switch to remote work, major staffing shortages and growing skills...
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Federal Future of Work Efforts
The US Department of Defense is one of the government agencies focusing on the 21st century workforce. The US government is the largest single employer in the country, with nearly 3 million civilian...
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Public Sector Is Looking Closely at the Future of Work
US federal and state bodies are considering policy and regulatory initiatives. More and more, the adage "The future of work is now" is proving to be true. Yet, what all is entailed with this aphorism...
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Can Government Organizations Really Be a Magnet for Talent?
The Tennessee State government is proving that it can.
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Engagement Adjustment
Low scores on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey prompted OSHA to prioritize making improvements. Developing and sustaining an engaged, innovative, and productive workforce is a high priority for...
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A Proper Introduction
Federal agencies that have comprehensive onboarding programs are ahead of agencies that are still conducting only new employee orientation.
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The SES: A Linchpin in Executive Branch Reform
With political appointees slowly trickling into agency leadership positions, the career professionals in the Senior Executive Service face new challenges. Under normal circumstances, career senior...
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Acquiring Essential Skills
The Federal Acquisition Institute is taking an individual approach to professional growth. Although Jeffrey Birch acknowledges that few people think about acquisition as a profession, these talented...