5 Strategies to Get What You Want at Your Next Meeting
Getting the result you want from a meeting requires some pre-meeting strategy, not extemporaneous speeches. Here are five ways to secure the meeting outcomes you want.
How Do We Know When to Make a Decision?
Making decisions can be difficult, but you can help guide your agency and organize your calendar by considering the relevant urgency and importance of particular choices.
Saying “NO” to Unreasonable Requests from Your Boss at Work
Saying “no” to your boss can be a delicate situation requiring careful consideration. While it’s essential to be respectful and professional, and there may be some anxiety involved, you can still navigate these conversations effectively.
Inspiring Federal Employee Job Satisfaction Success
Among the top 10 predictors of federal job satisfaction are whether supervisors promote employee health and safety, instill trust and confidence in their workers, help employees achieve professional goals, and encourage work-life balance.
Ensuring Election Integrity With Technology and Policy
Secure, trusted elections are critical to our democracy. Ensuring this security means protecting ballots and voting machines on election day and preventing disinformation leading up to the use of those machines.
The NAICS Procurement Code: Getting It Right
A seemingly innocuous 6-digit NAICS procurement code should be more than an afterthought. It has big implications for federal agencies and acquisition teams, especially when seeking out small business entities.
Joy at Work
A joyful attitude helps employees become healthier and more productive. So what can you do to bring more joy into your personal and professional life? Here are practical pointers.
Tacoma Leaders Map Disparities to Create a More Equitable Future for the City
Tacoma adopted an Equity Index map to guide decisions on everything from small business loans to utility upgrades. Here’s how it works.
Using Personal Skill Assessment to Climb the Career Ladder
Discover how to rise to in your career by using personal skill assessment. This article provides a practical guide to help you assess your professional skills, boost career prospects, seize opportunities, and reach your full potential.
Time for Action: Exploring the Latest Workforce Updates in the President’s Management Agenda
The President’s Management Agenda provides a good roadmap for addressing workforce challenges. But getting there means walking the walk.