10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers
If you haven’t already, consider setting some work goals for yourself as a manager in 2018 (or revamping these efforts if you’re already working toward them). Here are 10 to get you started.
Customer Service in Action
GovLoop spoke with representatives from TSA and OPM to learn how federal agencies have prioritized and improved customer experience.
Cloud Computing Spurs Public Sector Innovation
To better understand the newer ways in which cloud computing is spurring innovation and agility in government, GovLoop sat down with Doug VanDyke, Director of Federal Civilian and Nonprofits at Amazon Web Services.
We the People
“We the people” are really not much different from each other genetically. We all share similar experiences too.
The Top Millennial Posts of 2017
As we approach the new year and prepare for all that 2018 holds, read about some of the issues that were most important to our millennial readers — spanning self-care, public speaking, career development and work-life balance. Here are the top ten, most-read First 5 stories from 2017.
What Motivates You May Not Motivate Me
There is no one-size-fits-all approach to motivating and recognizing employees. Leaders must invest the time to know their employees and meet them at their needs.
How to Succeed In Business by Really Trying
This notion of a high tolerance for failure honestly does not make any sense. We become educated, get training in our jobs and search for a mentor so that we can be successful in our careers. Companies and governments do not hire employees to fail.
9 Most Impressive Government Successes of 2017
As another year comes to an end, it’s time to celebrate the top successes achieved by U.S. government agencies in 2017.
The State of Michigan: Creating a Volunteer Cyber Response Unit
Some governments, like the state of Michigan, have worked to overcome cybersecurity challenges with novel and cost-effective solutions.
Rising Above the Messiness of the Human Condition
We don’t need to ignore the mess or abandon our agenda to change things for the better. But we won’t bring about positive change being the critic who stands on the sidelines and points out flaws without offering a better way.