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Doris Tirone replied to the topic 6 tips to fine-tune your search for a fed communications job on USAJOBS in the forum Federal Communicators Network 8 years ago
I’d add to this list, one’s willingness to take a lesser graded/paying job if it is career potential leading to more pay than one currently earns. Often times, govies are reluctant to take a job if it means moving to a lower grade for a year or so while learning the needed competencies to advance to their higher, desired grade level. This is…[Read more]
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Doris Tirone replied to the topic 6 tips to fine-tune your search for a fed communications job on USAJOBS in the forum Federal Communicators Network 8 years ago
Great tips, Britt!
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Doris Tirone started the topic BREAKING NEWS: Cyberattack exposes 123,000 TSP accounts in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
According to Gov Exec, a sophisticated cyberattack on the computer of a third-party Thrift Savings Plan contractor compromised the personal information of tens of thousands of TSP participants.
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and Serco Inc., a contractor that provides services to the TSP, learned in April of the breach of a Serco…[Read more] -
Doris Tirone started the topic Planning to Leave Early for the Holiday Weekend? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
Be smart … just say “No”!
According to John P. Mahoney, a partner and chair of the Labor and Employment Law Practice Group at Tully Rinckey PLLC, the recent GSA scandal has agency supervisors on the lookout now for anyone who wastes tax dollars. “Employees who leave work early before a holiday weekend are easy targets.”
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Doris Tirone replied to the topic Can Telework be Measured? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
So here’s an interesting Telework question cut from today’s headlines… who should pay to support network connections for Teleworkers? And is this a cost that should be included in measuring a program’s success?
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Doris Tirone replied to the topic Can Telework be Measured? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
Ah yes, but how does one quantify that … especially when compared to “getting the work done” before telework?
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Doris Tirone started the topic Can Telework be Measured? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
We’re starting to hear from employers who jumped on the Telework wagon early in its infancy; they’re telling us about the successes they’ve realized from their pilot Telework programs.
But now-a-days it’s natural to wonder what measures they’re using to base their claims … and to wonder if the returns from Telework can really be…[Read more] -
Doris Tirone replied to the topic Political Savvy Scenario – What would you do? in the forum Career Advancement 8 years, 8 months ago
The employee’s position description (PD) is the basis upon which the supervisor assigns work so, the employee should also be certain this project work is appropriate to the PD before deciding whether to press the issue. One must also take a look at the grade level of the project work being performed or requested of the employee. If the supervisor…[Read more]
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Doris Tirone started the topic To Comment or Complain About the MSPB? What Would You Do? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
They solicited suggestions for possible regulatory changes from staff, they created an internal working group to review staff suggestions and propose a few possible changes. Then they sought written input from 30 stakeholders, receiving comments from 15 who were then invited to make additional, in-person comments to them.
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Doris Tirone started the topic Is There a Positive Leadership Trend in Government? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 8 months ago
Just in time for the 2012 Primaries, here’s how Feds view senior government leadership….
The 2012 Federal Leadership Challenge, just released by the Partnership for Public Service, found that leadership by its senior officials was one of the lowest ranked categories in this government workplace study.
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Doris Tirone started the topic Who Are Your Heros? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
… the White House is asking!
Nominations are open for the 2012 Presdiential Citizens Medal so if you know someone, check out the criteria and get busy!
The White House says they’re “looking to honor a new group of heroes”. Personally, I think the real heros are here, within the walls of Federal government; the day-by-day, hard-working federal…[Read more] -
Doris Tirone replied to the topic Do You Like Your Job? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
HR professionals know that every organization can expect at least 1% of its workforce to be “challenging” at best. That having been said, I like what I do, where I do it, and the people with whom I work. I’m one of the fortunates, I think, but I’m very happy to have succcessfully done my research before seeking job opportunities with my current employer!
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Doris Tirone started the topic Do You Like Your Job? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
OPM began distributing it’s annual job satisfaction survey this month.
What will we find out this year about how govies view their organizations?
Having just learned how CareerCast rank ordered 200 jobs from best to work: What do you think about your job? Your organization? Working with elected officials? Etc.? -
Doris Tirone started the topic How Would You Find the “Right Fit” Workplace? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
What’s good for the goose isn’t always good for the gander and this definitely applies to today’s workforce. The “perfect fit” workplace isn’t the same for everyone.
A recent study found that the more seasoned workforce tends to embrace an offsite, telecommuting workplace while millennials gravitate to the more social and professional…[Read more] -
Doris Tirone started the topic Are You a Teleworking Boomer? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
Study findings by MBO Partners surprised many when their results showed that seasoned workers were more likely to prefer flexible work options than their next generation colleagues.
Even though touted as an excellent recruitment tool for fresh-outs and upcoming professionals, “hoteling” (also known as telework), was the path most boomers chose to…[Read more] -
Doris Tirone posted an update 8 years, 9 months ago
@3crzkofmlrb6lThanks for connecting, Jessica. GovLoop is a great site to collaborate with colleagues and I’m happy to share that in common with you!
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Doris Tirone replied to the topic Can a job offer be rescinded if the interim clearance was not granted but final clearnance still being determined? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
Thanks Deb.
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Doris Tirone replied to the topic Can a job offer be rescinded if the interim clearance was not granted but final clearnance still being determined? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 9 months ago
When a job offer is made contingent upon meeting some specified criteria that can only be ascertained after the job offer is made, the employer is permitted to rescind the offer if the contingency is not met. Remember: Agencies grant security clearances (not the investigating team) and this is done based on the results of a background…[Read more]
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Doris Tirone replied to the topic Tips for a Successful Phone Interview in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 10 months ago
Do your homework before the day of the interview. This is true whether face-to-face or over the phone but the opportunity to have notes at one’s fingertips while on the phone really offers a great advantage to the applicant in easing one’s nervousness. Here are some random techniques I often use:
- Treat the phone interview as if you WERE…
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Doris Tirone started the topic Is there an “Upside” to High Turnover? in the forum Human Resources 8 years, 10 months ago
For as long as I can remember, the notion of employee turnover has carried a very negative connotation. However, in a recent GovExec article by Aliya Sternstein, she suggests that employee turnover can have an upside too.
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