So, it’s little wonder that the 2018 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government report shows a steep decline in federal employee engagement. The 2018 report covers the first full year of ratings under the Trump administration and amounts to a sharp reproach of its management at most agencies. Even more than key factors such as pay and the match between employee skills and agency mission, effective leadership is the prime driver of employee engagement. “No one should be surprised that federal employees are feeling discouraged, oppressed, and disrespected,” J. David Cox Sr., president of the American Federation of Government Employees, said in a statement. Whether it’s through legislation, executive action, or at the bargaining table, all federal employees get from this administration is a ruthless determination to inflict harm.”Improving morale is much more than a feel-good operation.

Source: Washington Post December 12, 2018 05:02 UTC