How to Boost Government Diversity with Competencies

How to Boost Government Diversity with Competencies

“When we draw on the wisdom of a workforce that reflects the population we serve, we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers – the American people.” – U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Office of Diversity and Inclusion Our...
How to Optimize Workforce Allocation with Competencies

How to Optimize Workforce Allocation with Competencies

Government and commercial leaders routinely plan for five or ten years out – sometimes even more. They’re making decisions about what markets to pursue – and which to pull back from. What products or solutions to develop. Which target partners to engage with. And, to...
Is a Shorter Workweek Right for Your Organization?

Is a Shorter Workweek Right for Your Organization?

Workplace productivity is a funny thing. The basic premise is that the more hours employees work, the more productive they are. But there’s a limit. At some point, employees become fatigued or disgruntled and aren’t productive. We’ve all heard, “Work smarter, not...
What did we Learn from the Government Shutdown?

What did we Learn from the Government Shutdown?

If you believe the headlines, the recent and longest partial government shutdown in U.S. history will be the ruin of the federal government. Out of desperation, many furloughed federal workers sought jobs in private companies, pulling precious cyber skills and other...