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Here’s how you can join agencies to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary
04/17/2020This year marks the 50th anniversary of the first Earth Day celebration when, on April 22, 1970, 20 million people across the United States…
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A framework for presidential candidates during the COVID-19 pandemic
04/16/2020Photo above: Stephanie Cutter, left, and Center for Presidential Transition Director David Marchick, right, recording an episode for the Transition Lab podcast.
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Three tips to help you host engaging virtual programs
04/13/2020During the past few weeks, the federal government has transitioned more employees to telework. These workers are now conducting traditional business with the help…
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Agency resources for managing remote teams
04/08/2020In addition to teleworking themselves, supervisors may now find themselves managing fully remote teams for the first time. The…
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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 But outdated personnel systems, failed recruiting processes and a lack of a hiring pipeline…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…