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Stopping COVID-19 requires stronger social distancing actions
04/06/2020As the health and economic security of the nation are at risk with new COVID-19 cases diagnosed every day and our medical systems facing…
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COVID-19 and the serious threat to vulnerable federal employees
04/03/2020While the share of federal employees at the highest risk of exposure to the coronavirus is relatively low, the threat of illness…
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Inspired to Serve: Steps to advance public service and build a stronger federal workforce
03/30/2020Many Americans with critical skills want to join public service. But outdated personnel systems, failed recruiting processes and a lack of a hiring pipeline…
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Four tips to help you complete a self-assessment
03/27/2020As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, federal employees are facing unprecedented challenges, including adjusting to telework or alternative work schedules, while…
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Emergency preparedness tips from former U.S. Coast Guard commandant Thad Allen
03/27/2020This week on the Transition Lab podcast, retired Admiral Thad Allen shared his…
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Communicating in a public health crisis
03/19/2020The coronavirus pandemic has led most of us to reexamine how we communicate with our family, friends, colleagues and, most importantly for…
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Teleworking 9 to 5: Tips for working from home
03/18/2020As agencies continue to ask employees to telework in response to COVID-19, you might find yourself in unfamiliar territory—your own home. Regular…
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The lasting impacts of a presidential transition
03/05/2020Officials from the Obama and Carter administrations stepped up to the microphone at our podcast studio in February to discuss national security, effective governance…
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Employee engagement is more than just a survey
03/02/2020The evidence is clear – engaged employees are better employees. According to a Gallup…
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How to amplify government stories through media coverage
02/27/2020From left to right in photo above: Samantha Donaldson of the Partnership for Public Service, Jason Miller of Federal News Network, Tom Shoop of…