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Congressional Testimonies

In March 2023, Mika was invited by the Government Oversight Committee to contribute a Statement for the Record as part of their oversight hearing on the Nation’s Largest Employer - OPM. In December 2021 and again in January 2025, she testified as an expert witness for the Senate Hearing on the Future of Federal Work.

January 2025
"Stay At Home Federal Workforce" Before The Committee on Oversight and Reform
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March 2023
“Oversight of Our Nation’s Largest Employer: Reviewing the U.S. Office of Personnel Management” Before The Committee on Oversight and Accountability Hearing
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December 2021
“The Future of Federal Work” Before The Subcommittee on Government Operations
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Videos

Redoing the Model of Work, AllVoices
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The Workplace of the Future, Spark Recruiting
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Why I Love Remote and Hybrid Work, Running Remote
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Balancing it All, Remotely We Are One
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Fedscoop Interview
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FREE Webinar: Cubicles v. Culture: Winning Strategies for a Results-Driven Hybrid Workforce, FEDmanager
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FREE Webinar: Designing Work for Wellbeing: Success Skills for High Performing Hybrid Teams, FEDagent
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Workplace Health - Expert Advice and Tips, Unexpected Journey
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Long-term telework in government, Government Matters
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Cubicles v. Culture: Winning Strategies for a Results-Driven Hybrid Workforce, FedManager
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From Service to CEO: Mika Cross on Career Reinvention, Orange Slices
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Workplace Remix: Landing Your First Gig in a Changing Job Market with Mika Cross, FlexJobs
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Leading with Purpose: Mika Cross on Shaping the Future of Women in Government Leadership, FORUM
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FREE Webinar: Workplace Remix: Thriving and Surviving in Today's Changing Workplace with Mika Cross, FlexJobs
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Careers with Confidence: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Greater Impact, GovLoop
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Innovative Insights-Leveraging a Data-Driven Talent Strategy for the Future, GovLoop
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Podcasts

Learning from Public Sector Distributed Teams, Telework, and Wellness, Transforming Work with Sophie Wade
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Conversation with Mika Cross, federal workplace policy strategist, Last Rush Hour
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Recruiting & Retaining Women Leaders in Tech & the Federal Government, Breakout Room
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Reframing the Future of Work, Control The Room Podcast
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Workplace Health - Expert Advice and Tips, Unexpected Journey Podcast
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Keeping Up with Changing Workforce Opportunities, The Sourcing Hero Podcast
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Recruiting and Hiring for Remote and Flexible Jobs, Workforce Central
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Leading with Purpose: Mika Cross on Shaping the Future of Women in Government Leadership, FORUM
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Learning from Public Sector Distributed Teams, Telework, and Wellness, Transforming Work with Sophie Wade
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The Backbone of a Nation: Why Federal Work Matters, Security Clearance Careers Podcast
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Dropping Papers: 5 Things to Know When Separating From Federal Service, The Unredacted Resume Podcast
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The One with the Government Workforce Strategist, The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester
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Workplace Health - Expert Advice and Tips, Unexpected Journey ™ Podcast
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Articles

And Now a Word With … Mika Cross, Federal Employment Law Training Group
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A Flexible Future, Army ALT Magazine
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Navigating the return to office (RTO): agile and flexible strategies for the Federal Government, Cornerstone
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Your Workforce Is a Product. Procurement Is the Supply Chain, PROTEAMS
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Smart Governance: Redefining the Business of Government With Data Literacy and Agile Teams, Association for Talent Development
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With the right tools, there’s no compelling reason for everyone to get back into the office, Federal News Network
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Pivoting in turbulent times: personal strategies for resilience and growth, Cornerstone
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Federal Government In-Office Rate In-Line with Private Sector: OMB, FedManager
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4 Tips for Navigating Challenging Times, GovLoop
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Whether feds are in the office or teleworking, experts say it’s all about results, Federal News Network
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Journey Through Change: Thriving in Uncertain Times, GovLoop
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“The future of work demands bold leadership, resilient teams, and human-centered strategies. When we prioritize people, performance follows—and that’s how we reimagine how we work, lead, and thrive.”

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