The federal government looks like it is taking a page out of Silicon Valley’s playbook. The US Office of Personnel Management issued a memo on June 17 announcing sweeping reforms to performance management in the federal government. And the move to cut low performers looks a lot like what’s been happening at major tech companies. The…
Lawyers and law firms that engage in actions that violate the laws of the United States or rules governing attorney conduct must be efficiently and effectively held accountable. Accountability is especially important when misconduct by lawyers and law firms threatens our national security, homeland security, public safety, or election integrity. Recent examples of grossly unethical…
Following a loud public outcry about job cuts at the National Park Service — and a relentless media campaign from outdoors enthusiasts across the country — it looks like the Trump administration has reconsidered. A plan to eliminate thousands of seasonal workers at the beloved federal agency appears to have been reversed. Last month, prospective…
Dropbox has taken a page from Amazon’s book when it comes to meetings. The company uses memos in meetings, which begin with attendees reading them and leaving comments. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos famously banned PowerPoints in exec meetings, instead asking for 6-page memos. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while…
By Jaspreet Singh (Reuters) – Dell Technologies said on Thursday that their global sales team employees who are able to work from the company offices must do so five days a week, starting Sept. 30, according to a memo seen by Reuters. The change is to leverage collaborative environment and “grow skills”, which requires the…