When it comes to the best places to work for federal employees, workers cite strong leadership and straight answers more often than pay and benefits.
According to a comprehensive study of the federal workforce, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission sits atop the list of best places to work in the government. The number one reason: Because senior management takes the time to listen to the staff.
Overall on the survey, what separates the good from the bad is how well managers share information with subordinates, and the training and opportunities provided to workers. The survey recommends managers communicate, communicate and communicate. In fact, less than of half of federal workers say they receive the information they need from their boss, a number that trails the private sector by a whopping 18 percent points.
Check out the story in The Washington Post.
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