Stop Complaining About Federal Hiring and Fix it

It’s not an insurmountable problem. As I walk the halls of many agencies the two biggest complaints I hear are: “It takes too long to hire people” and “I can’t get top talent.” In fact, these…

COE Recognized for Innovative and Effective Workplace Practices

Recipient of the 'When Work Works' Award — 6 years in a row! Rockville, MD (November 8, 2018) – The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc. (COE) has been honored with a 2018 When Work Works…

Takeaways from the 2018 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

This article was written by Andrew Wagner, Web & Video Editor of Government Matters on WJLA-TV. You may also view the original version of this article at govmatters.tv. The results…

COE Awarded Contract for VA’s Enterprise HR Systems Life Cycle Program Management Office(PMO) Support

The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc. (COE) today announced a contract award in partnership with Summit Technologies, LLC to manage the development and sustainment of all enterprise-wide…

COE Awarded Contract for DOI, NPS, and W&I Functional Performance Review

The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc (COE) announced today a contract award from the Department of Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), Workforce and Inclusion (W&I) to conduct a…

Being a Federal Employee, Simplified

For years I have read articles, listened to the pundits and politicians, and overheard many water cooler conversations about the lack of performance and accountability in federal agencies, the poor…

COE Awarded Contract for BLM Diversity Workforce Pilot

The Center for Organizational Excellence, Inc. (COE) today announced a contract award in partnership with AE Strategies, LLC from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to provide assistance in…

Workforce Reform: Where We’ve Been — Where We’re Going

This event will take place on Tuesday April 24, 2018 from 2:00PM – 3:00PM. REGISTER NOWFrom the desk of OPM HR Solutions: It has been six months since OPM HR Solutions convened a panel to discuss…

Imagine the Possibilities of Real HR Reform

Most discussions about improving federal personnel management turn to civil service reform, employee engagement, performance management, FEVS scores, workforce planning, and strategic partnering.…