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Millennial Spotlight: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Bird Man
Concerned that working for the government means sitting at a boring desk job all day? Curious if there are public sector jobs that take you into the field? Look no further than this govie who is breaking up misperceptions of the government workforce one bird species at a time.
Listen Up Millennials!
Are you a millennial struggling to make the transition from college to the workforce? Maybe you see some ways that your workplace could innovate their culture but you’re not sure how to spark change. Learn some lessons from people who have been there and learn how jump start innovation.
Millennial Spotlight: DoD’s Global Health Innovator
Switching from the private sector to the government is hard, especially if you’re a millennial and new to the workforce in general. Check out what this millennial has to say about her own switch and learn what she finds so valuable about the public sector.
5 Tips for Managing Millennials
Over the next decade, millennials will be the largest demographic group in the workforce. Take time to understand how to manage them and you’ll be rewarded with a great performance from your team.
What To Do When You’ve Royally Screwed Up At Work (Part 2)
Use these six tips to turn your mistakes into growing experiences
What to Do When You’ve Royally Screwed Up at Work (Part 1)
“You’re tackling a typical day in the office, juggling meetings, phone calls, and that hyperactive inbox of yours, when suddenly it hits you – the worst possible feeling to have at work. Your heart drops, your face goes cold, and your adrenaline kicks in. You’ve just realized you’ve made a mistake.” – Ashley Cobert, PublicRead… Read more »
Millennial Spotlight: The Man Behind DOE’s Social Media
Being a millennial in the public sector is hard. Fortunately, there are young govies out there that we can learn from. Check out this young DOE employee’s story and how he navigates the government workplace.
Tips for Combatting Millennial Myths in the Workplace
Last week, we talked about common millennial myths and ways to confront them. But what does that look like in the workplace? To learn more, we talked to GovLoop employees about ways they’ve addressed millennial stereotypes either as a young professional or as a manager.
Understanding and Confronting Millennial Myths
The relative truth and falsehood of the various myths surrounding millennials have been hotly debated for years now, and it can get frustrating. While we may not be able to put a stop to the media furor, we can take steps to make sure we combat these myths each day at school and at work.