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Federal Employment: The Experiences and Perceptions of Active-Duty United States Air Force Spouses with Advanced Degrees

Underemployment and unemployment are commonly experienced by military spouses due to their migratory lifestyle, leading to a decline in retention rates for military personnel. Employment hardships only increase for advanced degree holders, although examination into the federal employment of military spouses has remained absent. The purpose of this phenomenological research study was to understand the impact that federal employment regulations and restrictions have on military spouses who have advanced degrees. Guiding this study was Bright and Pryor’s Chaos Theory of Careers, which explains the influence of change and chance in life on career development.....

Workforce Flexibility and Productivity in the Federal Civil Service

The expansion of workforce flexibility across the federal civil service has significantly altered how public organizations structure work, supervise employees, and measure productivity.

Data-Driven Decision-Making in Federal Human Resource Management

Data-driven decision-making has emerged as a critical strategy for improving human resource management within federal agencies.

Exploring Barriers to Women’s Executive Promotion in the Department of Veterans Affairs

This study investigates the underrepresentation of women in executive ranks at the VA, using a multimethod approach informed by Representative
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Article first published online: May 26, 2026

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