Have You Heard? GOV Is Sliding Into Your DMs
Engaging with Gen Z can help your agency connect with people who are eager to partner with the government.
Communications
Building Civic Trust Through Civic Tech
Civic tech is a vital way to improve constituent trust, and there’s a lot of potential for it to develop and grow.
50 Things That Do Not … Um … Bore the Pants Off You
Challenged by her coach to identify 50 things that do not “suck”, one GovLoop featured contributor describes her process for re-imaging the next year and finding a cure for existential boredom.
Are You Missing the Best (and Most Obvious) Places for Leadership Development?
Leadership in action? Isn’t that what you want to learn from? The best places for it might be in your own backyard.
How Government Can Level Up Its Hiring Game
Agencies need workers. They can respond by embracing a more human approach to the job posting process.
“I Don’t Need a Mic” (Hint: Yes, You Do)
Public speakers may be tempted to forego using microphones, but they shouldn’t: Millions of people need that audio assist. Without it, a speaker’s message may be lost.
Caution, Change Leaders! Beware of Catch Phrases
What’s consistently proven to be untrue? That to create change in an organization, leaders must “get buy-in” and “overcome resistance” in order to “drive adoption.”
Modeling a Healthy Work-Life Balance
This quick recap shares tips on keeping a healthy work-life balance.
The Best Government Conferences of 2024
We’ve compiled a list of 2024 trainings, symposia, summits, forums, expos, seminars, workshops, conventions and conferences to help grow your career — whether you work in federal, state or local government.
The Government Workplace Makeover
Over the past several years, agencies have developed a feel for technology that encourages a successful hybrid workforce. Now the conversation has turned to physical workspaces: how to accommodate employee expectations. Here’s how one agency is innovating.