The Peter Principle — Why You Might Be Getting Stuck
Sometimes, an employee’s skillset leads to a higher-level job that the individual really isn’t suited for. It’s called The Peter Principle, and there are ways to mitigate it. Here’s how.
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Motivation During Times of Uncertainty
It can be difficult to stay motivated during times of workplace uncertainty — and that’s OK. Here are ways to keep your motivation going when doing so gets tough.
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.”
On the Brink of Burnout? 3 Ways to Practice Self-care
Trying to succeed in their careers, people can forget that they are more important than the work they do. But practicing self-care on a regular basis can restore peace of mind, help prevent burnout and ultimately make you more effective and productive.
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.
Skills You Need to Work With AI
Agencies are making greater use of artificial intelligence (AI), or at least preparing to. But the skills required to work successfully with AI are far more than simply technical — often they’re unrelated to IT. Here are AI skills agencies should look for as they develop their workforces and recruit new talent.
NYC Broadband Program Closes the Digital Divide
To help close its digital divide, New York City created an innovative subsidy program that brings broadband access to hundreds of thousands of low-income residents.
PDFs Don’t Fit Into Gov Strategies for a Modern Digital Experience
Government agencies make ample use of PDFs, but it’s an inhospitable format for low-vision users, people who use screen readers, and individuals who access government websites via mobile devices. PDFs do not, in other words, make government more accessible.