Management
Virtual Meetings Stymie Creative Teamwork
Virtual meetings have made remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic possible, but for creative collaboration, it's hard to beat gathering face-to-face.
Workforce
A House Panel Advances Legislation Encouraging Telework at Agencies
The bill would improve training for managers, among other things.
Workforce
The EEOC Will Keep Online Mediation Around Post-COVID
The EEOC had to offer mediation sessions online because of the pandemic and the agency wants to keep the virtual option for the future.
Workforce
The EEOC Is Proceeding With Office Reentry Plans Despite COVID-19 Spikes. Its Union Wants More Communication
Bargaining unit employees are expected to double their amount of in-office work next week, despite increasing numbers of agency offices located in high transmission regions.
Workforce
Remote Work May Actually Be Good for Business
Working remotely doesn't negatively affect productivity. It may actually even enhance both employee and company resiliency, a new study finds.
Workforce
EEOC Union Decries Agency’s Unilateral Decision to Return to Office
The American Federation of Government Employees Council 216 has filed an unfair labor practice complaint, alleging the agency bypassed ongoing negotiations over the return to traditional work sites and engaging in “surface-level” bargaining.
Workforce
6 in 10 Americans Would Quit Current Job for Remote Position
Work-life balance is increasingly important for today’s post-pandemic workforce.
Management
Here’s How Agencies Can Help Ease the Return to Offices
A positive, people-centric approach is critical.
Workforce
Staring at An Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
Workforce
Are You Tired of Your Job or Is It Actually Burnout?
What are the signs of burnout at work and what can you do about it? An expert explains what to look for in yourself and others.
Workforce
Small Towns Drew Most New Pandemic Residents
Major cities lost people to more remote, lesser-known areas.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: Are Feds Getting Closer to Returning to Offices?
Federal employment attorney John P. Mahoney joins the podcast to discuss how public servants will come back to tradition work sites.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: A New Bill Could Help You Save for Retirement Longer
Erich Wagner joins the podcast to talk about the Securing a Strong Retirement Act.
Workforce
Inglis Says He Won't 'Dictate' Cyber Workforce Policy
National Cyber Director Chris Inglis said that part of his job in the cybersecurity workforce arena will be ensuring that the roles of different agencies are coordinated.
Workforce
GovExec Daily: The Remote Work Disconnect
Dr. Brianna Caza joins the podcast to discuss how organizations can foster connection during hybrid work.
Workforce
Losing Sleep Over the Pandemic? Work Flexibility May Be a Boon for Night Owls’ Health
Many sleep scientists maintain that people who prefer to stay up late could improve their mental and physical health by synchronizing their natural sleep cycles with workday demands. The flexible work schedules that came with COVID's work-from-home trend, according to one new study, backs up this idea.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want to Know When Most Feds Will Be Working in Person Again
They’d also like to scrutinize the federal government’s real estate footprint.
Workforce
GOP Lawmakers Are Blaming a Union for the EEOC's Omicron Reentry Delay
Both the agency and its union said they’re committed to serving the public and ensuring the return to offices is done safely and according to federal labor law.
Management
GovExec Daily: How to Bring Employees Back Safely… and Comfortably
Laura Putnam joins the podcast to discuss how leaders can bring in a hybrid environment and return to offices.
Management