How To Succeed In Your Government Career

A few tips that can help you make the right choices to succeed in government work.

How to Say No to Office Housework

It’s never easy to tell your boss “no” and it’s even harder when your reason for refusing is that ask is unconsciously discriminatory. So, how do you say no to those requests without damaging your work relationships or professional reputation?

These Agencies are Attending NextGen…Are You?

Getting approved to attend a government training is no easy feat. But it’s not impossible. Govies from more than 75 organizations are already registered for this year’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit, taking place August 1-2 in Washington, D.C. Are you attending? Make sure to register by June 19th at midnight to lock inRead… Read more »

Impress Hiring Managers With a Show-Stopping Success Story

Why you should structure your description of your achievements as success stories in job interviews.

4 Tips to Maintain Focus at Work When Life is Happening

Four tips to help you remain focused at work when you have something else in your life competing for your attention.

Is a “Standing” Meeting the Key to Team Creativity?

The next time you’re tasked with coordinating a team meeting to come up with the next big creative innovative idea for your agency, remove all of the chairs from the room.

9 Ways to Make the Most of Your Summer Fridays

If you have Summer Fridays on your calendar, what can you do to make the most of these special days?

Bringing Disney (and Pixar) Into the Workplace

While we have outgrown many things, like baby food, safety scissors, and napping in public with impunity, there are some parts of our childhood that stay with us forever. The movies we watched are one such example. What gives Disney and Pixar films staying power are the lessons they can teach us at all stages… Read more »

10 Lies My Federal Government Managers Have Told Me

I have an open door policy When I come into your office, you are totally distracted. You check your cell phone and constantly look at your computer. Some days your door is completed shut and we never see your face. Your participation is voluntary These are code words for mandatory participation and everyone in theRead… Read more »

Do Millennials Lack Grit?

Different engagement drivers in the workplace have a tendency to change in importance as younger workers get older.