Government employees were adversely affected by the partial shutdown, missing two paychecks and facing a backlog of work when they returned to the office. So what contributes to a lack of morale and what can employers do about it?
On Jan. 23 the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) released recommendations for how agencies should carry out the bill for excepted employees.
Paper processes can be a time-consuming and inefficient constraint on agencies. Electronic signatures offer a step up for agencies considering ways to save time and resources.
GovLoop spoke with three federal employees who went through the federal shutdown and asked them what they learned. Here’s who they are and what they had to say.
More people are thinking about their retirement right now because they’ve been under pay freezes, budget cuts, sequestration and furloughs.
Whether on their own, or as part of a robust citizen experience strategy, each of these tips can help you better understand and respond to citizen feedback.
Federal employees and their families have taken to social media to voice their frustration about the budgetary impasse in government.
How does an individual, agency, or government department at any level ensure their perspective is heard and acknowledged?
An organization’s website is often a stand-in for its brand – and its quality can impact how customers consider your jurisdiction over other options. Here are two more personas that are likely to treat your website as a barometer of your agency’s quality and abilities: tourists and job seekers.
Over the course of your career in government, you may well field news media requests. For some, that’s not a pleasant task. Here’s what you need to know to ensure your news interview is a great opportunity rather than a career crimper.
