Posts By Susan Kirby-Smith

Build Great Relationships to Build Great Teams

Great teams are built on great relationships, and that holds true for government as well as sports and other realms. But as the public sector struggles to fill vacant positions, it also needs to think about its existing employees and what’s keeping them there. What does a future government workforce look like, and how can… Read more »

How to Set Work-Life Boundaries 

We were people before we were workers.   Though our work is meaningful, it’s not who we are. Our life outside of work matters, and family, health and individual pursuits are central to our well-being.  When professional obligations bleed into every available moment, it takes a toll on employees’ lives, and prevents them from doing theirRead… Read more »

GovLoop Readers Pin Quiet Quitting on Managers

GovLoop polled its readers for their thoughts on “quiet quitting” and “quiet firing” — what they are, what causes those circumstances, what agencies can do to make things better and whether those situations even exist. The survey results were intriguing, and said a lot about the role managers play.