Burnout is a real thing and can lead to serious consequences. Learn to detect early signs and avoid burnout altogether.
The Future of CDM
What you need to know about the future of CDM.
New Social Media Terms of Service
When many of us are putting in anywhere from 55 to 1,600 hours a week, all to often, social media becomes our “go to” place for maintaining a semblance of human contact – albeit an abnormal one.
How Your Agency Can Get the Most out of Enterprise Resource Platforms
This blog is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide, “Tech Priorities for a Modern State and Local Government.”
It’s 3:00 AM, Do You Know if Your Data is Secure?
Check out these examples of vulnerabilities that we may experience daily and how to avoid information lost.
Soft Skills and Where to Find Them
Do you know what your soft skills are?
Facing a Challenge? Ask Yourself This Question
Whatever challenge you’re dealing with, this powerful question can help you find your way forward.
4 Ways to Deal With Offensive Coworkers
Learn how you can deal with an offensive coworker.
Meet the Govie Creating a More Resilient Electric Power System
Learn how this govie is helping keep your lights on.
Calling All Writers! Become a GovLoop Featured Blogger
Learn how you can become a GovLoop featured blogger.
Jury Duty: A Call to Service (DC and others)
What you need to know about jury duty in the DMV area.
Dealing With Discipline For the First Time
Dealing with discipline for the first time is one of the scariest things you can do so here are a few pointers to help you out.
How to Find a Career That Fits You
The difference between a good versus a great job lies in your ability to fit within the organization.
9 Easy & Engaging Icebreakers for Meetings
So you’re sitting at your desk plugging away at the mountain of emails you have in your inbox and then all of a sudden your meeting reminder pops up: “Weekly Staff Meeting – Due in 15 minutes.” You let out an exasperated sigh and prepare yourself for an hour of mandatory staff time. Ten minutes later… Read more »
Some of the Best Federal Employee Discounts You Can Get
There are few people who wouldn’t mind saving a dollar here or there, and a number of companies offer federal employees discounts on a variety of essentials, from computers and cell phones to flights and hotels. But the best advice? Before you buy something, ask if a discount is available for federal employees—the worst you… Read more »
How to Survive Working for a Toxic Boss
How to identify and work better with your toxic boss.
Millennials in Government: By the Numbers
Millennials can add a new perspective to the federal workforce, so it is important for agencies to incorporate millennials in government. See which agencies have been the best at recruiting and employing millennial talent.
What Is NextGen?
Learn more about Washington, D.C.’s premier training event for government employees and contractors.
Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality? And the Winner Is….
Will governments embrace virtual reality or augmented reality?
10 Barriers to Connecting with Others
We know rudeness gets in the way of relating to others at work. But even common, well-meaning responses can block us from connecting with others. Here are 10 common ways we prevent ourselves from being present and truly listening to others, and steps we can take to remove those barriers.
The Best Government Conferences of 2017 [UPDATED]
It’s time to start planning your professional development in 2017 with GovLoop’s updated list of the best government conferences.
Tailor Your Cover Letter to a Government Job
In Part one of this series focused on cover letters, we discussed some general do’s and don’ts. Now let’s get down to the nitty gritty on how we tailor a cover letter to the key words of a government job. Getting Started Don’t apply at the last minute and make sure you give yourself plenty… Read more »
3 Tips to Negotiate a Government Salary
One study shows that as few as 1 out of every 8 women negotiates her salary when offered a new job. Why? Well, there is a lot of debate about that. But in government, the biggest reason we hear for failing to negotiate is the belief that public sector salaries are non-negotiable. That’s a common… Read more »
Easily Prove to Executives That You Meet the Gold Standard
You can use the power of validation to prove that you meet the gold standard of your profession when you apply for jobs, promotions, awards, grants, academic programs, speaking engagements, the Senior Executive Service or other forms of professional recognition.
Mobile Government is a Hot Trend, Again
The evolution of mobile strategies.
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