Congressional Management Foundation Receives Grants to Operate and Innovate
by CMF
on December 10, 2015
CMF has received two multi-year grants to support its ongoing work and to encourage innovation in Congress. Democracy Fund will support CMF's efforts to help House and Senate offices transform their operations to better meet the needs and expectations of an Information Age citizenry. Through its Madison Initiative, the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation will provide CMF with general operating support to meet its overall mission.
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New Report Outlines How Congress and Citizens Interact on Social Media
by CMF
on October 14, 2015
A new survey of congressional staff shows that a relatively few number of constituents can get through to their Members of Congress on social media, possibly influencing lawmakers’ decision-making. A new CMF report indicates 80% of staff surveyed said 30 or fewer responses to their social media posts are enough to get the office to “pay attention.” But the survey also indicates that staff tend to review only those reactions posted within the first 24 hours.
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Media Advisory: New Report on Social Media and Congress
by CMF
on October 07, 2015
On Wednesday, October 14, CMF will release "#SocialCongress 2015," a new report that summarizes research with congressional staffers about how they view and process social media. It also discusses the implications of that research for citizens when communicating with congressional offices through social media platforms.
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New Report Offers First Research-Based Guidance on Conducting Meetings with Congress
by CMF
on November 21, 2014
A new CMF study reveals guidance to citizens based on research with House and Senate staff for setting up, conducting, and following up after meetings with Members of Congress and their staff. "Face-to-Face with Congress: Before, During, and After Meetings with Lawmakers," released today, includes the results of new surveys of House staff about how best to interact with lawmakers.
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Media Advisory: New Report on How to Get & Conduct Meetings with Members of Congress
by CMF
on November 11, 2014
A new report coming out this month will be the first research-based guidance to citizens and groups on how to setup, conduct, and follow up meetings with Members of Congress and their staff. "Face to Face with Congress: Before, During, and After Meeting with Legislators," to be released November 21, 2014, is based on CMF's work with Members of Congress, and includes the results of new surveys of congressional staff conducted on how best to interact with lawmakers.
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Best Social Media Practices in Congress Recognized in New Research
A Member of Congress answering letters from constituents via YouTube; another staging a Facebook photo contest on the polluted waterways in his state; and a Senator candidly sharing his recovery from a stroke on Twitter. These were among the winners of the 113th Congress Gold Mouse Awards announced today.
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Survey Shows Changes in Congressional Budgets and Benefits Could Lead to Staff Departures in Congress
by CMF
on January 13, 2014
A survey of senior managers in Congress indicates that cuts in congressional office budgets and transitioning staff to a new healthcare benefit structure could lead to a significant number of staff departures. Also, nearly four in ten senior staff said they plan to look for a job in the next 12 months, according to research conducted by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF).
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Congressional Staff Appears More Engaged with Jobs Compared to General U.S. Workforce
by CMF
on September 09, 2013
U.S. House and Senate staff members appear highly motivated to perform well at their jobs and are more engaged as employees than the general U.S. workforce, according to a new study released today by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
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Members of Congress Work 70 Hours a Week - But Think It's Worth It
Members of Congress work an average of 70 hours a week when in session and most of their workweek is devoted to legislative and constituent responsibilities — not political activities, according to a report released today by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF).
“Life in Congress: The Member Perspective,” is the first examination of how members of the U.S. House of Representatives spend their time and view the daily activities, challenges and motivations of their jobs.
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Media Advisory: Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Work Life of Members of Congress
by CMF
on February 25, 2013
The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) will release the findings of the first research to examine what members of Congress think about their jobs.
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