The phrase, “All politics is local” is a common phrase in politics, coined by former Speaker of the U.S. House Tip O’Neill. The message is simple, a politician’s success is directly tied to his ability to understand and influence the issues of his constituents. The same is true for email. You have to target yourRead… Read more »
As you know, Public Service Recognition Week is May 4-7, 2014. For the 2nd year, there will be a 5K run/walk to honor public servants like you and me. Public employees can register at a discounted rate of $20 (includes a t-shirt) and can donate directly to FEEA. Join me in walking/running for a goodRead… Read more »
Do your employees follow because they’re motivated to do so, or are you dragging them along in back of you? If the definition of a good leader is someone who gets results out of people in a consistent and measurable way, then we should also add in the goal of making those results replicable. InRead… Read more »
John Mahoney, chairman of the labor and employment practice group at the law firm Tully Rinckey PLLC, sat down with Federal News Radio’s Mike Causey to discuss professional liability insurance. – http://www.federalnewsradio.com/741/3556382/Professional-liability-insurance-and-more
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Do you ever feel like your boss is playing favorites? We all can fall into the trap of thinking our boss prefers our co-workers at one time or another, or that our bosses hate us. It is everyone, right? Not just me? Ok, good. I was worried for a second there.Read… Read more »
Do you ever feel like your boss is playing favorites? We all can fall into the trap of thinking our boss prefers our co-workers, or that our bosses hate us. This thought process happens to everyone, right? Not just me? Ok, good. I was worried for a second there. Favoritism in the office can beRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: If you ask 20 people to define open government, you will get 20 different responses. The lack of uniformed definitions makes implementing open government services very difficult. It would be like asking a pastry chef to bake a cherry pie and then providing 20 different recipes. The chef would have noRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Between 2009 and 2012, 45 states have made significant changes to their retirement plans. So what changed and how can government workers prepare for retirement most effectively? Insider tips from Elizabeth Kellar and Joshua Franzel. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But upRead… Read more »
“It’s the year 2043 and Cheryl, a 60-year-old public works employee with 30 years of service, has just reviewed her retirement savings with a financial adviser. She is surprised that she will need to work several more years to reach her retirement income goals. “My father retired from city government after 25 years and hadRead… Read more »
17th Annual EXCEL TRAINING CONFERENCEEXamining Conflicts in Employment LawsAugust 12-14, 2014 San Diego, California Registration and additional information coming soon! Interested in being a presenter at EXCEL? We are seeking EEO professionals, industry consultants, professional speakers and trainers, and industry suppliers who can expand the knowledge base of attendees, presenting new twists on old ideas/practices,Read… Read more »