Do You Need a Sponsor or a Mentor?

Mentors and sponsors can play a pivotal role in your career. Here’s how to find the best champion for your success!

NextGen Summit: Ready to Conquer Career Goals

For the past 13 years, NextGen and GovLoop have provided essential information for public servants to learn and thrive at the NextGen Government Training Summit. This year’s virtual Summit is no exception, with September’s speaker and activity line-up aimed at “Supporting and Developing Gov Supervisors.” The free virtual summit will take place Wednesday, Sept. 21Read… Read more »

12 Ways to Survive a Toxic Work Environment

If you find yourself working in a toxic office, here are some suggestions for boosting your resilience until you can leave, the toxic person is removed, or a toxic culture is eliminated.

Management Minutes With Mika: Recognizing Workplace Burnout

In the latest edition of “Management Minutes with Mika,” Mika Cross wants employees to know that they’re not alone when it comes to workplace burnout. With resignations on the rise, it’s important to recognize the signs early and address any issues for your own well-being. Cross, a Workplace Transformation Strategist, sat down with interviewer EmilyRead… Read more »

Are You Ready to Become a Supervisor? 4 Ways to Prepare for This Next Role

Prepare for a new leadership role — or one you hope to get.

Are You Still an Expert? How Would You Know?

You moved from management to leadership, and you’re not sure if you’re good at it. Here are three ways to know if you’re on the right path and continuing to develop.

Paper Is Draining Your Talent: Digitize Spend
Management Instead

It’s not uncommon for the spend management process to look like employees carrying a pound of paper expenses from one building to another. You may see some obvious pain points here.