5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.
Leadership
Become Irreplaceable in Your Office
Whether your goal is to advance your career or contribute to your organization at the highest level possible, these tips will help you become an effective, valued employee.
How to Boost Employee Morale
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?
Dorobekinsider: End Shutdowns by Shutting Government Down
Agencies have learned how to ‘do more with less’ — or, in many instances, ‘do too much with nothing,’ all too well. That has demonstrated itself with decades of continuing resolutions… and shutdowns.
Managing Conflict Like a Pro
By approaching workplace conflict in a professional manner, you can help foster a positive, respectful office environment.
Silent Protestors Occupy Senate Building Amid Shutdown
Hundreds of protestors gathered in the Hart Senate Building to demand an end to the partial government shutdown. Some were federal workers, while others stood in solidarity as advocates.
More Than a Numbers Game: 6 Steps to Managing Difficult Data
An agencywide data governance strategy puts the policies into place to take stock of data, standardize reporting, implement security procedures and discover potential use cases for data.
How the VA’s Improving Customer Experience
The Veterans Affairs Department (VA) has one of the federal government’s most consequential missions in providing military veterans with healthcare.
The Unexpected Consequences of the Shutdown
In ways big and small, this shutdown is disrupting public services we often take for granted involving alcohol, travel, trees and more.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it’s no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.