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          Research & Insights

          14 min read | June 28, 2022

          Trends in the federal workforce: A review of the 2021 FEVS

          BetterUp’s Government team of Ph.D. behavioral scientists conducted an analysis, identifying trends in the 2021 FEVS for leaders across federal government. Read More
          Culture
          12 min read | June 21, 2022

          43% of us don’t feel connected at work. Here's what to do about it.

          Employees everywhere aren't getting the type of social connection they want or need. Learn why that matters and what you can do to boost your own. Read More
          Research & Insights
          8 min read | June 17, 2022

          Women experience increased stress in male-dominated industries

          Significantly more women working in male-dominated industries report feelings of stress and experiences of being “on edge” than peers working in non-male-dominated... Read More
          Culture
          11 min read | June 14, 2022

          Crisis of connection: Your workforce is lonely. It’s hurting your business

          Connection is the biggest opportunity leaders aren’t focusing on to win talent and build adaptable and resilient organizations. Learn why addressing the connection crisis in... Read More
          Research & Insights
          8 min read | June 9, 2022

          Love them or hate them, meetings promote social learning and growth

          New research shows how synchronous interactions (aka: meetings) support employee learning and growth better than alternatives like email and chat. Read More
          Research & Insights
          8 min read | May 31, 2022

          The surprising, far-reaching effects of fumbling during a crisis

          The pandemic has taught us meaningful lessons about the far-reaching impact of clumsy crisis response on employees' development, planning and commitment. Read More
          Research & Insights
          9 min read | April 29, 2022

          Having “too many” interests isn’t holding you back, it’s launching you forward

          Data reveals that being exposed to and coached in multiple areas helps people learn and grow faster than those that focus on only a few areas. Read More
          Research & Insights
          17 min read | April 29, 2022

          Overcoming distraction in the Federal workforce

          Lack of focus and distraction are a persistent problem today. For the government workforce, this presenteeism threatens to undermine safety, effectiveness, and productivity. Read More
          Research & Insights
          9 min read | April 5, 2022

          Believe it or not, not everyone wants to work from home. Here’s why.

          Remote and hybrid work arrangements are quickly becoming the new normal. But not everyone is excited about the prospect of working from home indefinitely. Read More
          Research & Insights
          12 min read | March 30, 2022

          Data show fears of backlash still keep workers on the job

          Despite rising mental health issues, workers fear that taking time off will cause a backlash from their employer. Read More
          Research & Insights
          10 min read | March 22, 2022

          Difficult to get and not widely available, paid parental leave eludes many working parents

          When it comes to paid parental leave, half of working parents either don’t have access to it or are unaware of what is available to them. Read More
          Research & Insights
          9 min read | March 10, 2022

          Suffering in silence: Why working parents hide child care woes from their employers

          Managing the needs of the office and the home has been a balancing act for working parents. Sadly, many are hiding these challenges from their employers Read More
          Well-being
          9 min read | March 7, 2022

          For working parents, childcare is a heavy load. Guess who shoulders most of it?

          Parents are stepping up to take on more childcare responsibilities in the face of disruption to schools and daycare facilities — but not equally Read More
          Research & Insights
          7 min read | March 2, 2022

          Parents worry that child care is negatively impacting their work output

          More is being asked of working parents than ever before. As a result, many are feeling that child care is taking a toll on their job performance Read More