This study, conducted in 2017, identifies common practices and norms on the benefits and personnel practices employed by House and Senate personal offices. Its purpose is to assist congressional managers when determining or evaluating their office policies and practices.
In the last three years House of Representatives personnel office MRA's have been cut by as much as 20%. CMF has conducted extensive research on how senior managers can effectively manage these budget cuts.
This video will address:
How are other managers handling the expected cuts?
What are the strategic questions which should be asked?
How should we manage the operational and morale impacts of the cuts?
In the fall of 2011 CMF conducted focus groups, interviews, and surveys of staff to help House Chiefs of Staff and office managers make thoughtful and strategic decisions regarding budget cuts. The training video was conducted by Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of CMF, and Rick Shapiro, CMF's former Executive Director and project consultant.
The research and program is supported through a grant from Credit Union National Association.
For more information on "Budgeting and Financial Management for Congressional Offices" click here.
To read the full report on "Managing Budget Cuts" click here.
In consultation with experts, as well as district and state directors, CMF also offers the following resources to staff on managing and addressing the safety concerns that exist in congressional offices.
Following the tragic events in Arizona, staff and Members view their constituent interactions through a different prism, and have a new awareness of the potential risks posed by public service. CMF has identified four things you as a manager can do right now during this personal safety crisis.
