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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, The Best Mindfulness Tips for Govies, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 1 week ago
At any point in time, your mind is probably wandering. You might be thinking about a project that is due in 10 minutes or a networking meeting that you’re nervous about, but you’re probably not thinking about the […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, These Women Use Teamwork to Innovate Government, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 1 week ago
What started as a small program in the State Department in 2009 has initiated a wave of digital internships across government agencies. Through the Virtual Student Federal Service program (VSFS), U.S. citizen […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 6 Things Millennials Hate About Their Office, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Society is changing and the expectations of younger generations are changing with it. Millennials aren’t as willing to accept the status quo, especially when it comes to their office. Since the generation will m […]
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Great piece, Danielle! Such a thoughtful list, a few of which I hadn’t even considered before. I love this blog series.
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Many older workers want these same things. They are characteristics of a good working environment.
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, The Benefits of Rock Climbing, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago
In the previous post, we talked about how having a hobby can improve your life and your career. My hobby, rock climbing, has made me happier, healthier and more confident. Here’s how:
It helps me f […]
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AWESOME article! Love finding connections between work and real life 🙂
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Tips for Moving up the Government Career Ladder, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago
The government career structure can feel limiting and complicated. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you’re already working your dream job and don’t have to worry about advancement. If not, how do you land the p […]
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Nice breakdown of soft vs. hard skills. It’s good to hear that with the right attitude and approach progress is possible.
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 3 Myths about Women and the Tech Industry, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Women have made a lot of progress toward achieving equality in the workplace, but a lot of male-dominated fields have a long way to go. The technology industry is one field that has issues with gender equality. […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Exploring Enterprise Resource Planning in the Cloud, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Cloud implementation, integration and delivery are priorities for state and local Chief Information Officers (CIO) this year. Now that those deployments are being realized, governments are looking for more […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 5 Reasons You Need a Hobby, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
Sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. After working at least 40 hours per week, you still have bills to pay, friends to keep up with and personal matters to attend to. But, if you can find […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Becoming Digital First: Innovations that Transform, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
Digital transformation offers government agencies an opportunity to drive reform of service delivery, improve business operations and adopt new technologies. But along the way, Chief Information Officers encounter […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Digital Transformation Strategies for the Modern Agency, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
IT modernization is taking the government by storm, but if agencies limit their efforts to replacing or upgrading outdated legacy systems, they will only make limited gains in terms of performance and security. […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Investing in Citizens, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 1 week ago
Citizens are central to the government’s mission and operations. They fund agencies and provide purpose to government workers, so serving them effectively is paramount. But figuring out how to meet citizen n […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 3 Ways to be a Mental Health Advocate at Work, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 1 week ago
One in five adults experience mental illness at some point in their lifetime with women being the most affected, but discussions about mental health have only become mainstream in recent years. Now, social media […]
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Due to HIPPA and confidentiality you don’t know who really has a mental health issue in your work place. I remember a volunteer was hired and they put in in a cubical, in a corner, located by file cabinets, away from everyone. She was never introduced to the group. I had to go into her space to get to the files. She turned around, nervously looking at me the complete 5 minutes I was there. I apologize if I scared her (she had a scare look on her face). I had to go back to the files and return what I had taken. I didn’t want to scarce her again, so I talked to her and told her what I was doing. She still showed signs of nervousness. I finally asked a co-worker if there was something wrong with her. She told me she was from an agency working with people with disabilities. If the manager had just introduced her to us from the very beginning, I feel she would have been comfortable around us. She did not last long in our group (about 2 weeks).
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Achieving Health Equity with GIS, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 1 week ago
Numerous factors like education, gender, race, economic status and location play a part in determining health status. Unfortunately, the worst health issues and epidemics are often faced by the same populations […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 3 Myths About Millennials and Government, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Let’s face it: when it comes to their participation in government, the millennial generation has a bad rap. There are countless articles debating whether the generation has any interest in public service. S […]
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As a Gen Y worker myself, I can agree, many currently don’t work in goverment, however I also believe most generations don’t follow this path in their 20’s and 30’s, but often start a career in civil service in their 40’s.
After reading this, I think I will be more engaged in my state and localgovernment activities and elections!
To my fellow civil servants, keep up the good fight!
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There’s a lot to learn from millennials, and I appreciate their insight. This is perfect timing. We just got some interns for the summer. I am going to share this with them!
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This is a pretty crazy stat – For instance, 73 percent of millennials found a job using some form of social media. Great post Danielle!
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Danielle Poindexter commented on the post, The 3 Types of Insider Threats You Should Know, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Learned something new today. Thanks!
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Cloud, Analytics and Security – The Intersection of Government and Technology, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 2 weeks ago
For too long government agencies have been saddled with sluggish and outdated legacy systems. As government moves toward modernization, agencies are migrating all of their data information to the cloud to decrease […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, How to Bridge the Experience Gap, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 3 weeks ago
You’re on the job hunt and, after searching for open positions for hours, you finally find your dream job. You meet most, if not all, the skill requirements and you totally fit the description of a “dedicated, har […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Federally Employed Women: Paving the Way for Equal Opportunity, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Since the 1964 Civil Rights Act, government has continued to crack down on discrimination through laws and regulations such as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which restricts compensation discrimination. […]
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Thank you so much for this article. FEW was mentioned to me a few months ago, but wasn’t sure how to get plugged in.
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, When Data Rules, Government Innovates, on the site GovLoop 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Budgets are getting tighter and resources are being spread thin at the state and local level. One way for governments to stretch their diminishing dollars is to use data to make smarter decisions. For example, […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, How to Stop Over-Apologizing, on the site GovLoop 3 months ago
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A lot of people find it […]
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Great scenarios Danielle! And thank you for the specific suggests on what to do instead of apologize! Are you familiar with the work of Debra Tannen, who studies gender differences in communication?
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It was not until I read an article stating you should not apologise for something outside your control that I made progress in correcting some of the described behaviours whether in writing or verbally.
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I remember practicing mindfulness with my mother. All the time I spent caring for her, even during her death, I was mindful and I don’t regret a moment of it; I have powerful memories, good and bad that I treasure.
Great write up, Danielle. Thanks for sharing these- mindfulness is so important to overall wellbeing!