Why Being an Office Introvert is a Good Thing
Introverts have a power all their own when it comes to work. See why, despite popular misconceptions, being an office introvert can be a positive thing.
5 Reasons To Not Eat Lunch At Your Desk
Don’t just stay at your desk to finish your report and simply eat some quickly thrown together meal you made when you rushed to work this morning.
Meet the Govie Making Hospitals Safer
Hospitals have a big problem on their hands– tens of thousands of patients are dying every year as a result of avoidable infections and illnesses. Fortunately, this govie and his team are working tirelessly to reduce these losses.
How to Think Outside of the Box in the Federal Government
Struggling with bureaucracy and red tape? Here are a few tips to think outside of the box in the public sector and enhance your career.
How to Make Your Government Smarter and More Sustainable
By now most local governments are familiar with and are working towards implementing smart cities programs. However, some cities are taking it one step further and are transforming their community in a sustainable way. Check out how you can utilize sustainable innovation in your local government.
The Rise of Toxic Leaders: Time to Revisit the Rules
Over my career, I have worked for many toxic leaders in many toxic organizations. As a result, I have become something of an expert on identifying the warning signs.
How to Agree to Disagree With Coworkers (Especially When It Comes to Politics)
As the presidential election nears, talking with your coworkers has gotten increasingly treacherous. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, independent, or undecided voter, in order to not make enemies at work, you need to learn how to agree to disagree.
Implementing Effective Enterprise Risk Management in Federal Government
Government faces increasing uncertainties as agencies pursue diverse and complex missions. That’s why more federal agencies are investing in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), a discipline that addresses the full spectrum of an organization’s risks, including challenges and opportunities, and integrates them into an enterprisewide, strategically aligned portfolio view.
Know Your Facts: Federal Pay
Here are some facts on federal pay and why federal workers like you need and deserve a fair pay raise from Congress. Feel free to share them with friends, family, coworkers and elected representatives.
Bridging the Private-Public Sector Divide
As resources diminish and cyberthreats escalate, it’s more important than ever that government adopt risk-based tactics to maximize security. DHS is assisting in that effort with best practices and private-sector collaboration.