Time to Think Outside the Cubicle
Have you explored your agency’s regional operations to get a glimpse of life outside of your main office?
Why You Should Lower Your Standards
Don’t get so caught up in what the dreamy future may be that you don’t take the first steps towards that future!
Top 3 Tips to Create Better Employee Recognition
Three keys can help you make sure your next recognition program is effective and efficient.
Struggling to Serve Your Customers? Turn to Congress
Communicating with Congress regularly presents a big opportunity for federal agencies to connect the public to the services, tools and products that provide great value.
The 4 Envelopes: A New Paradigm for Federal IT Progress
I’ve become convinced a new paradigm must be introduced in public sector IT for the public to regain any semblance of confidence that the over $85 billion spent each year is even marginally worthwhile.
How to Conduct Revealing Reference Checks
The first rule about checking references of job applicants is to check references; don’t forgo reference checks on the assumption that speaking to a reference will automatically be like speaking to the president of your applicant’s fan club. In reality, even enthusiastic references are often surprisingly candid about an applicant’s limitations. What’s more, reference checksRead… Read more »
How to Stay Safe Online When You Work in Government
Keeping yourself safe online doesn’t have to be a hassle and you can have a little fun doing it! Here are a few easy tips that can make a considerable difference in keeping your online profile more secure and help you feel like a secret agent in the process.
Don’t Wait for Your Career to Find You
To remain in a job that brings you no pleasure or a sense of accomplishment, at the end of the day, is a choice. There is no obstacle too great when the rewards are worth the sacrifices made to achieve them.
Talking About Change
Good communication is at the root of all successful organizational change. When done well, staff support the change and help their organizations evolve. Let’s talk about how to communicate well in times of change.
Keep Calm and Lead On: 5 Fundamentals for Effective Leaders
As a leader, you must be able to take full responsibility for any failures or mishaps. Is that something you can accept? Use this as a reminder or a quick guide to be an effective leader.