Public Sector Talent Pooling
In the public sector we’re still recruiting for yesterday’s world. But this can change, and quickly, if you use talent pooling.
The Vital Few: How to Identify Your Key Performance Measures
How do you identify the key performance measures that will actually tell you how the organization is performing?
How to Show Appreciation Personally When You Oversee a Large Group
How do you communicate appreciation effectively when you manage large groups of employees?
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.