Gen Z, Millennials Say Work-Life Balance Is Must-Have
A new survey found that Gen Z and millennials are more interested in work-life balance than their older colleagues.
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August Online Training Opportunities
Discover GovLoop’s professional development opportunities for August.
Essential Skills to Teach New Employees
We often train new staff mostly on content (policies, laws and procedures) but not much on craft (meetings, communication and briefings). That shortcoming limits what agencies actually get done.
Complete This Sentence: ‘I Am in Public Service Because…’
Many government employees could command more money and gain more upward mobility in the private sector. Why don’t they make the switch?
How to Truly Unplug on Vacation
Vacations make employees happier, healthier and more productive — if they truly leave work behind. Here are seven thoughtful ways to unplug.
Thinking About Changing Jobs? Think About This
We should anchor our identities not to what we do but to why we do it, writes Maya Shankar in the Washington Post.
Stop Waiting for Feedback and Do This Instead
Feedback is a two-way street, but asking for it directly isn’t always the best way to get it. Here are some tips for getting the guidance you seek.
Achieve Your Career Goals Without Burnout
Many of us do the bare minimum at work, as we struggle with burnout and trying to achieve work-life balance. The symptom is called “quiet quitting,” and here are tips to overcome it.
4 Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Software Development Talent
Agencies may not be able to compete with industry on salaries, but they can attract talent by creating an environment developers love.
Habit #2: Foster Collaboration
Of all the ways to improve the productivity of your agency, collaboration is one of the most important. Here’s a look at how it works.