TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
Here are the latest updates in the performance and stocks affecting the federal government’s 401(k)-style retirement savings program, the Thrift Savings Plan (or TSP).
Government Job Application Essays Made Easy
Most people would rather eat ground glass than write essays for job applications. Nevertheless, if you apply for Senior Executive Service (SES) jobs, training programs, fellowships or other selective career opportunities, you will probably have to answer odious essay questions.
Overcoming Busyness – Our Cultural Addiction*
The first step that needs to be taken to become less busy is also the biggest hurdle we have to overcome.
TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up
Stocks fell for the third consecutive week with news headlines and the yield curve in the drivers seat. Stock indices began the week down before news of a delay on the tariffs promised by the Trump Administration gave instant life to buyers who left when the tariffs were first announced. The good times were shortRead… Read more »
Linking Money & Mission: USAspending.gov Adds Congressional Justifications to Agency Profiles
Continuous feedback and stakeholder engagement enables Treasury to add powerful new features and functionality to USAspending.gov.
Loudoun County, Virginia’s Transformation Success Story
In government, the planning process often stalls progress. But Loudoun County, VA has sustained transformation and growth by remembering four key tenets.
Fostering Positive Relationships at Work
It only takes a few minutes to connect with someone at work that will leave you both feeling more positive about the relationship, and this positive interaction has the potential to improve how you work together.
5 Things You Didn’t Know About GSA Contracts
Insight into things you should know.
Learn What Other Government Agencies Are Doing With Statistical Software
Looking for better ways to analyze data? Do you want to see how other offices are simplifying computational tasks? Then come out to the Government Advances in Statistical Programming (GASP!) workshop. This is a one-day workshop with a wide range of speakers who will present their work using open-source software for either analysis or dataRead… Read more »
Addressing Mission Challenges with Agility
How agile problem solving can enable public-private collaboration that helps address some of their most significant mission-focused issues.