5 Ways Good Design Enhances Your Work
Design is not merely a first impression of something we are about to consume. It controls how we consume content, from the order we read elements on a page to the shape and spacing of the letters.
Come Together: Integrating Performance Measurement and Program Evaluation
When integrated, the combination of performance measurement and program evaluation, or performance information (PI), can provide guidance on four critical areas of decision-making.
Beyond Politics: Advocacy Groups Call for Reforms Within the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
A host of advocacy groups and whistleblowers have signed a solidarity letter to support the bill HR 1557-Federal Employee Anti-discrimination Act. Congressman Elijah Cummings introduced HR 1557 on March 24, 2015. The bill, which amends the Notification and Federal Employee Anti-discrimination and Retaliation (No FEAR) Act of 2002, strengthens Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protectionsRead… Read more »
Why Smart Cards Are Just One Piece of the Puzzle When It Comes to Network Security
Are smart cards the end-all, be-all answer to network security? If you answered yes, think again.
What’s That Supposed to Mean? 5 Tips to Improved Communication
Check out these five practical tips on how to keep your skills sharp when communicating with others.
Quote Overload: 5 Tips to Make Citations More Meaningful
Language is important, so be mindful of the words you choose to post that will remain on the internet forever. Follow these simple rules to make your quote postings more meaningful.
Calling Leaders of Leaders: Dealing With Toxic Supervisors
Over the past week I’ve been talking about the rise of toxic leaders. Of course, the best way to deal with toxic supervisors is to not to hire them in the first place. Your next best option is to move them out of roles responsible for other people ASAP. A great way to do this… Read more »
If You Build It, They Will Come: How Open Data is Changing Government for the Better
When it comes to the idea of open data in government, I am one of its greatest fans. Here are a few of my top reasons open data is the best thing to happen to the government since federal holidays.
The Facts about the Hatch Act
With the presidential and congressional elections fast approaching, now is a great time for federal employees to brush up on the Hatch Act.
Microsoft Outlook Tips to Increase Productivity
Every email that hits me overwhelms me with new information. I used to keep everything in my inbox and file it away in the folders only to miss deadlines on responding back. Until, I finally started poking around Microsoft Outlook and using their amazing features to stay organized. These features are too good not to… Read more »