How to Respond to Your State’s Retirement Ready Workforce
See how the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is countering their aging workforce and adopting their processes to the younger generation.
Career
Do You Believe In Magic?
“Do You Believe in Magic” was a song recorded by the group The Lovin Spoonful in 1965. Written by John Sebastian, the song’s message suggests that music is like magic that can free your troubled soul. Magic can also serve as a context for the never ending debate around engagement. With federal employee engagement scoresRead… Read more »
Making The Most of LinkedIn
Being deliberate about job searching is essential for millennials working to build their networks and their careers. Taking full advantage of LinkedIn and other professional tools can help give you an advantage in the field.
10 Must-Read Books for Women in Government
Through GovFem, we’re hoping to provide resources and advice to help our female GovLoopers working in government. Unfortunately, that won’t happen overnight. In the meantime, check out my top ten book suggestions for women looking to get ahead in their career: Ask for It: How Women Can Use the Power of Negotiation toRead… Read more »
Meet the Federal Government’s Hidden Heroes
Check out this year’s SAMMIES award finalist and learn about the innovative projects going on behind the scenes in the federal government.
The Case For and Against ‘Friending’ Coworkers Online
Evidence shows there are positive outcomes from friending coworkers, but the risks outweigh the benefits for some, and that is why it’s okay to deny online friendships with your coworkers.
Change Agent Networks: A Success Story
When people use their abilities to engage and influence to catalyze change, we call them “change agents.” Learn about how the Colorado Department of Transportation successfully developed a Change Agent Network to foster change.
Lead with Integrity and an Open Mind
Making mistakes is not only normal but also necessary for personal and professional growth.
3 Reasons Your Next Hire Should Be a Lateral
As a hiring manager, a lateral is one of many tools in your hiring tool kit. Here are three reasons you should consider a lateral for your next hire.
The “De-Siloization” of Knowledge in Government
Most of an organization’s collective wisdom is locked in people’s heads, and not written down for others to search for and use. So, how do you increase the ability of people to know the expertise of their professional colleagues and share it with each other within a large organization?