How to Keep Busy During a Shutdown

There are some things you can do to help keep yourself moving forward if you have extra time on your hands.

Chasing the Sun: Moments of Reflection in a Day

Sunrise is a time to hit the pause button on the morning routine. I think I can speak for most professionals when I say the chaos of the work day seems to stifle most opportunities to seek out new ideas or solve current problems. So find your sunrise. Find your moment of pause.

The Secrets of Preselection of Federal Jobs

Federal hiring regulations require most federal job openings to be advertised and filled through open competitions. But some job openings—and no one knows how many—are secretly targeted for a preselected applicant and are only advertised to mimic adherence to regulations.

The Impact of Shutdowns on Workplace Efficiency and Morale

It is my concern, over a period of years, there have been a series of events which are affecting the attitudes of those workers we depend on to keep our country operating.

Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2018 Awards

The Partnership for Public Service honored the top five agencies in subcomponents, small agencies, mid-sized agencies and large agencies at this year’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government awards breakfast. Here’s a recap.

4 Common Myths About Leadership

Leadership comes in all forms, shapes, and sizes. The qualities of a great leader can vary, for sure, but there are number of commonly-held misconceptions which need to be dispelled.

The Best Government Conferences of 2019

It’s time to start planning your professional development in 2019 with GovLoop’s list of the best government conferences.

New Ways to Network: Help Yourself – and Others

We all recognize the value of networking, connecting with our professional peers to learn and grow and share contacts. But for some, the coffee or cocktail mingler isn’t much fun and can be ineffective. The good news? There are better ways to make meaningful connections.