Obama approves pay increase for federal civilian workforce | Submarine manufacturer to hire 14,000 workers | How to power through the lazy days of winter
President Barack Obama has approved a 2.1% pay increase for federal civilian workers. In a letter to the president, some Democratic lawmakers requested the increase, citing civilian employees' important work carrying out "critical missions under difficult circumstances." The Washington Post (tiered subscription model) (12/12)
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Leadership & Development
How to power through the lazy days of winter The winter holiday season is a time when many workers struggle to stay motivated amid growing demands outside of work, writes Kim Thompson. Be willing to ask for help or take a few days off if needed and make sure to focus on one project at a time for improved productivity during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. San Francisco Chronicle (tiered subscription model) (12/8)
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Coalition aims to preserve ACA The NAACP, the Service Employees International Union, Families USA, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Center for American Progress are uniting to form an advocacy group called Protect Our Care. The group wants to prevent Congress from repealing the Affordable Care Act until another law is passed that ensures continued coverage for the 20 million people who depend on the ACA. ABC News/The Associated Press (12/9)
Why Platform Matters When Choosing an ERP System In order to survive, grow, and compete in the digital age, organizations need an ERP that is highly flexible and able to adapt. So, what are the tough platform questions you should ask yourself when shopping for an ERP? Download the report to find out!
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Ask questions while coaching team members Leaders should make asking questions while coaching team members an everyday habit, writes Michael Bungay Stanier. "By asking questions, you get to the heart of whatever issue your employee is facing -- sometimes it's not the surface issue that's really affecting them, and you won't realize this until you've delved a little deeper," he says. Great Leadership (12/8)
Get with the flow. How payment processing affects cash flow. Cash flow is the lubricant of business. Without a healthy cash flow, business dries up. It stops. It can't function. Which is why it is vital to keep the revenues coming in as the expenses go out. But there's one aspect of cash flow that many of us are not aware of. It is how managing credit cards and other such non-cash payments affect cash flow. Turns out it has a huge affect. Download the free guide today.
