So You Just Became a Supervisor, Now What?
In belated honor of National Boss’s Day (which came earlier this month) here are some tips for first-time supervisors.
Professional Development
Advancing Your Career With an Individual Development Plan
Advancing a career isn’t easy. There are many things to consider, and it’s easy to lose track of each of the steps that need to be taken to climb the ladder. An Individual Development Plan (IDP) can help.
Employees May Not Love Their Work, But They Can Still Be Engaged: 4 Categories of Work Experience
The hope is that through implementing a healthy engagement plan, even those who don’t love their job will be engaged—committed to putting forth effort to meet the company’s goals.
DorobekINSIDER – Moderators Matter, but why do conferences matter?
The following post is an excerpt from the introduction of the book I’m writing — Moderator’s Matter: How to have conference sessions that don’t suck. The book is still in the works, but I thought I would share some of the sections as they are in progress. Before detailing why moderators matter, it is importantRead… Read more »
A Good Resume Is Like A Jack O’ Lantern
Treat the resume creation process like you’d treat carving a pumpkin, and you’ll end up with a strong, eye-catching document.
Do Millennials Want to Be Shown Appreciation Differently?
The one thing that is foundational for successfully conveying appreciation in the workplace is to communicate in the appreciation language that is desired by each individual.
Building Meaningful Office Relationships
Building meaningful relationships with your coworkers makes you a happier, more effective employee.
Combating the ‘My-Boss-Is-a-Jerk’ Blues
It’s still possible to find fulfillment at work when your supervisor is a moron. Two common mantras in our culture today are: “I hate my job” and “my boss is a jerk.” While both statements may be true, hating your job because your boss is a jerk isn’t going to lead anywhere good. According toRead… Read more »
The Best Government Cybersecurity and IT Conferences
Government employees are on the frontlines of critical cybersecurity, infosec, and IT initiatives. Start planning for how you’ll stay on top of new developments and technological innovations with GovLoop’s list of the best cyber and IT government conferences.
How to Get Yourself Back on Track After a Career Setback
When you’re unhappy at your job and you’re not feeling supported or valued, it’s easy to lose your confidence in your abilities. When your confidence wanes, make sure you find other ways to build it back up.