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Cybersecurity: Staying resilient in the face of a cyber breach
05/28/2020The large number of federal employees now working remotely across the nation because of the coronavirus pandemic underscores the importance of protecting the integrity of…
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Helping agency leaders prepare their employees to return to the workplace
05/21/2020As preparations continue for a full return to federal workplaces, agency leaders have a wide range of issues to consider. The Partnership for Public Service…
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Three tips to help you collaborate across agencies and sectors
04/28/2020In these unprecedented times, federal agencies face an even greater need to work quickly and effectively, often necessitating coordination with external stakeholders and partners. Normally, bringing…
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Leaders show how government can improve hiring to address 21st century tech challenges
04/24/2020“Good government increasingly requires modern technical leadership. Having leaders in government who understand technology is not only important for technology initiatives, it’s important…
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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 significant…
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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 leaders,…
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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 teleworking is…
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The TSA screening experience: Getting Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security may have been hit-or-miss
12/04/2019Did you have to say goodbye to your nicely wrapped turkey and cranberry leftovers at an airport checkpoint this past weekend? That would not have…
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Rethinking the American presidency
05/31/2019Last week, the University of Virginia brought together political insiders, top scholars and students to discuss aspects of the U.S. presidency. Speakers at the event…
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How the partial government shutdown continues to affect the IRS—almost three months after it ended
04/18/2019The recent 35-day partial government shutdown continues to have an impact on the Internal Revenue Service’s ability to process tax returns. The shutdown…