Human resources consultant Bette Price has developed the term "gen-blending" to describe the mixing of people from various generations at workplaces. These employees work together as equals to address company issues. "The goal is to collectively brainstorm in order to i... More »

Government

For those of you who regularly read my blog, thank you for that. You have heard me regularly speak about the importance of WIA reauthorization and what should be in the new legislation. As you may know, though, Congress earlier this year held several hearings in both th... More »

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Public Policy

We're hearing news that the federal government is undergoing a major hiring surge over the next three years in what is being called "mission critical" jobs. This surge is being prompted in large part by the number of federal baby-boomers planning to make a mass exodus o... More »

Government

The Federal Special Interest Group will be hosting a workshop: How Coaching Can Strengthen Employee Engagement In the Federal Workplace. If you supervise employees, your relationship is a primary factor in the degree to which they feel engaged. Find out how coaching ski... More »

Government

Written by Jeffrey Horey in the September '09 issue of T&D Magazine... Facing high-risk and turbulent external environments, leaders at all levels make decisions paramount to long-term organizational success, particularly in the U.S. Army. Recently, frequent deploym... More »

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