Federal Government Policy and Business

Note to Managers: Presidential Transition May Trigger Employee Anxiety

Government Executive: Employee engagement, which recent Federal Employee Viewpoint Surveys have shown to be a problem for many agencies, takes on extra importance during the presidential transition now underway, a new report says.

With only half of respondents approving of their leaders’ performance in boosting engagement in the 2015 survey, “effective communication by leaders at all levels will be a critical factor in maintaining workplace satisfaction and commitment and boosting employee engagement during the 2016-2017 presidential transition," according to “Moving the Needle on Employee Engagement During the Presidential Transition,” set for release Wednesday by Deloitte and the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.

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