Bonuses  A discussion of different types of bonuses and their positive effect on office morale and productivity.

Clarifying Responsibilities and Performance Expectations  A summary of DOs and DON'Ts from Chapter 2 of CMF's Keeping It Local.

Congressional Benefits and Personnel Practices  A study on the benefits currently provided to House and Senate personal office staff—such as leave, family-friendly benefits, bonuses, etc.—as well as personnel practices, such as performance reviews and staff retention tactics.

Courageous Followers  Book written by former CMF Executive Director Ira Chaleff that shows how a courageous follower can be an enormous asset to a leader.

How to Deliver Performance Reviews  The best practices in preparing yourself, your core message, and the staff member for a performance review. 

How to Develop Job Descriptions  The value of job descriptions in avoiding certain problems, and a worksheet for developing bottom-up job descriptions. 

Intern Management  The structural aspects of a successful and rewarding intern program, and the intern’s relation to the rest of the staff.

Job Descriptions: House Office Sample  A collection of sample job descriptions for a House office, including both district and state positions.

Managing Changes in Budgets and Benefits  A summary of data from senior congressional managers on the impact of recent budget cuts and changes to staff benefits. Includes options for managers on how to address issues regarding staff retention, morale, the changing work environment, and the healthcare benefits transition.

Reaching Goals Through Coordination and Teamwork  A summary of DOs and DON'Ts from Chapter 3 of CMF's Keeping It Local.

Sample Performance Review Forms  Sample goal- and skill-weighted forms for performance reviews. 

Spouse–Staff Relationships  Keys to a constructive relationship between spouse and staff, including the appropriate role and influence of the spouse.

Staff Employment/Salary Studies  Past CMF reports detailing compensation, benefits, and office management practices in the House and Senate.