A Guide to Raising Employee Engagement in Under an Hour
When your team is only a small part of a larger agency, you have to figure out what in the FEVS applies to you. How do you engage your employees about engagement?
Career
How to Create Your Personal Pathway to Success
I know there have been several times in my professional life when things took an unexpected direction and I felt like success was out of reach. But, I got back on track by paving my personal pathway to success. Here’s how.
The Federal Government Wants You, Millennials
The federal government has been working hard to revamp their recruiting and retaining practices surrounding millennials. Check out how they have improved and what new innovations in the hiring process you can take advantage of.
A Character Test In the Mud
I expected the course to be physically demanding. I didn’t expect the course to reveal the importance of character.
Top 5 Awesome Cyber Women
October is cybersecurity month– that means we are celebrating the federal government’s cyber women. Check out our favorites and feel free to add some of your own.
Come Together: Integrating Performance Measurement and Program Evaluation
When integrated, the combination of performance measurement and program evaluation, or performance information (PI), can provide guidance on four critical areas of decision-making.
Calling All Senior Executives
Administration changes are difficult under any circumstances. Fortunately, the Senior Executive Service is ready to step in and build the bridge between the the President and his appointees and the federal workforce. However, a recent report shed light on some of the difficulties SES employees face. Learn what these challenges are and how agencies can… Read more »
How to Set Clear Expectations for Your Staff
Training is a useful tool, but it’s just that – a tool. The apparent need for training can mask a deeper problem – unclear expectations. When employees don’t know what you want, smart people create processes that don’t work.
To Climb The Career Ladder, You Have To Know The Rungs
I realize we have hundreds of civil service classifications throughout our state, and our governing department is attempting to consolidate or eliminate hundreds of said classifications. At some point, the madness has to stop. With that said, I thought I would take the time this week to spotlight some of the more popular classifications.
When You Don’t Belong: Finding Your Place In The Government
Ever had a crisis of self? Ever thought “What am I doing here? If they look too closely, the will realize I am a fraud!” No? Just me? Well, it may not be you but it could be someone on your team. It could be a peer or, yes (gasp), even your boss. If it… Read more »