Management Principles
An Attack on Auditor Independence Jeopardizes One State’s Fiscal Future
The Iowa Senate passed a bill that severely limits its auditor’s access to critical documents. The ramifications could be severe.
Data-Based Decision-Making Is Flawed When the Data Is Flawed
There are many reasons the quality of state and local data can be poor. Using that information can lead to unfortunate results.
What Keeps Public Employees In Their Jobs? It’s Not Just Pay
There are several factors more important than money in reducing staff turnover among government workers, a new study shows.
Diversity of US Workplaces Is Growing in Terms of Race, Ethnicity and Age – Forcing More Employers to Be Flexible
COMMENTARY | Employers need good strategies to hire and retain more workers of color and older workers. The mandatory diversity training and requisite skills tests many of them now rely on don’t measure up.
How to Transform the Public-Sector Workforce
COMMENTARY | Enact a strategy that embraces people, purpose, growth and learning in your organization.
How One State Is Excelling at Process Improvement
Every week Nebraska is contacted by other states to learn how it is saving staff time, streamlining projects and delivering better customer services. Here’s why.
Republican Governors Blast Biden for Infrastructure Labor Plan
They’re at odds over a proposal calling for contractors to agree to project-specific labor standards on federal job sites.
Managers, Err On The Side Of Too Much Communication
COMMENTARY | It's better for managers to give employees too much communication than too little, researchers report.
The Perks of Positivity May Depend on Race and Culture
The supposedly universal benefits of positivity may not generalize across races, research indicates.
For State Transportation Agencies, a Long Road To Increase Diversity
DOTs have often lagged when it comes to filling jobs with women and people of color. With a new emphasis on equity in the sector, there are signs that may finally be changing.
Government Leadership and the Power of Mindfulness
By teaching themselves to move beyond impulsive reactions, executives can become more thoughtful—and more effective.
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