Oh, My Aching Back! Making Your Home Workstation Work for You
Working from home is a major benefit, but if you don’t have the right set up, it can be a major pain.
Career
Federal Survey Shows Employees Are Slightly More Engaged
According to the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, 65 percent of employees said they are engaged at their workplace, compared with 64 percent last year. Even the Department of Homeland Security saw improved engagement scores after six straight years on the decline.
Meet the Govie Regulating Away Toxic Waste
Toxic heavy metals from industry power plants are polluting waterways across America causing health issues to the people and wildlife exposed to these toxins. Fortunately, this govie has worked tirelessly to update regulations that ensure our nation’s waterways are clean and not harmful to the population and environment.
No Regrets: 5 Ways to Make Your Next Professional Conference Count
Can we break the cycle of no follow-up and truly make the conferences we attend worth the time and resources that we and our agencies invest?
Leadership Lessons Learned from a Female CTO
Mastering the fundamentals of executive leadership and personal branding can be especially challenging in the government contracting industry that is known as a risk-averse and a tight-knit marketplace. Here are a few lessons learned from my journey as a female CTO and team leader.
The Govie with the Money
Every wonder what the chief financial officer of a city does? Check out this profile on Albany’s CFO.
State and Local Gov By the Numbers
Curious how the state and local workforce stacks up? Check out this post for the numbers on women in the workforce, recruitment and retainment, and overall state and local trends.
Leadership Lessons from Telework
One of the most interesting things I’ve observed about telework is that it shines a bright spotlight on leadership and supervision in an organization.
Why It Pays to Have a Side Hustle
We are the generation that will make it happen, no matter how many hours or cups of coffee it takes.
The Power of the Pantsuit in Government, Past and Present
So, why has one particular outfit gotten so much negative attention? We’re talking about the classic pantsuit. Historically speaking, any woman in government wearing a pantsuit is a relatively new phenomenon.