Is Appreciation Just an American Concept?
The need for appreciation is expressed in a variety of countries and cultures. You can’t miss the mark by saying “thanks” for a job well done, regardless of the cultural background of your colleagues!
Professional Development
Federally Employed Women: Soaring to New Heights
Federally Employed Women is a nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to women employed by the federal government. Here’s what the future looks like for them.
Which Government Agencies Should You Target for Your Job Search?
Contrary to popular belief, the federal government is not a monolithic mass. Rather, federal organizations differ from one another almost as much as do private organizations—each distinguished by its own culture, work environment, budgetary and IT resources and varied factors that influence how quickly employees ascend the career ladder. Even agencies and offices within theRead… Read more »
How Do You Survive a Toxic Workplace?
Here are some practical steps we found are necessary when a person works in a truly toxic workplace.
Tips for Moving up the Government Career Ladder
In a recent online training, panelists explained how public servants can secure the next step in their government career.
(T) vs. (F) – Beyond Introversion and Extroversion
A (T) may sympathize but their rational side overrides their emotions. An (F) may judge each situation differently and use compassion. Which one are you?
5 Steps to Get the Most Out of Your StrengthsFinder Results
StrengthsFinder is a great assessment to take if you’re looking to figure out your top 5 strengths. Here are 5 steps to get the most out of your results!
5 Personality Tests to Understand Yourself and Your Staff
Professional assessments can be a great way to learn how people work, what motivates them to achieve and where they might need a helping hand from their peers. Here are five of our top suggestions for professional tests that help you understand yourself and your staff.
(S) vs. (N) – Beyond Introversion and Extroversion
If you know the Meyers Briggs personality test, you may know all four of your temperament indicators. But how does the (S) vs. (N) breakdown affect you?
Mission Possible: How Presidential Innovation Fellows Help Government
Presidential Innovation Fellows help solve problems facing America that are too difficult for the federal government to address alone.