From Private Sector to Govie: Taking Charge of Your Government Career
Ensure a smooth transition into a government job using these 3 tips.
Career
New to Government? Ten Pieces of Unconventional Advice (Part One)
Whether you are just starting out in your government career or are a few years in, we can all use a little advice on how to succeed.
Learn to Think Like a Reader
Too often, governments try to tell their citizens what they think they want to know instead of what they actually want to know. Check out these tips on how to curate better content and promote engagement.
Thank You for Your Service
I wanted to say is “thank you for your service.” If I can ever be of help, let me know. Hang in there and keep doing the great work, day in and day out.
Give the Gift that Removes All Doubt
There’s a gift you can give every day to the people you work with—bosses, peers, subordinates. It doesn’t cost a dime, and it pays out major dividends in terms of positive culture and good working relationships.
Seven Tips for Better Fact Sheets
Fact sheets are a good way to deliver information concisely. Avoid some common pitfalls.
Smoking in the Boys Room- Yes We Can
Some rules should be broken. Especially those that say you can’t achieve your highest goals because of chromosomal demarcations. Because, you know, “the times they are a-changing.”
How to Communicate with Your Colleagues
Want to learn how to communicate with your coworkers better? Identifying their communication style can be a big help.
3 Easy Ways to Start Retaining Knowledge
With the numerous retirements and the hiring of newer employees, the workforce is going to look very different in the next five years. It is important that organizations have a simple ways to start retaining valuable knowledge.
The Death of the Annual Performance Review
Should your agency or department get rid of the annual performance review?