5 Ways to Cope with Change at Work
Whether it’s a new administration, shifting budget priorities or even a shutdown, the only constant in being a public servant is change. Here’s how you can navigate.
Posts By Francesca El-Attrash
Harnessing Next-Generation Networks for IT Modernization
Next-generation networks enable agencies to meet a wide variety of mission needs, including improving cybersecurity, citizen engagement and employee productivity.
5 Ways You Can Manage Low Pay
Millennials have been called the cheapest generation. But with the recent economic recession, tremendous student debt, and an increase in urban migration, the truth of the matter is we’re a broke generation.
Announcing Applications for the GovLoop Featured Contributor Program!
Applications for GovLoop’s Featured Contributor program are now open! Find out what’s new with this awesome writing program and how you can apply.
Maintaining Agility Without Sacrificing Security
As government agencies increasingly turn to SecOps, they are also turning to the cloud and seeking the assistance of commercial cloud service providers to successfully migrate their platforms. Agency leaders will also need to continue refining security-based techniques to lower their risk profiles. More importantly, agencies should view cloud adoption as an extension of their… Read more »
5 Ways to Keep Your Cool in a Professional Environment
As Malachy McCourt once said, “[Anger] or resentment is like taking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Anger may feel good and even justified in the moment, but the payoffs of keeping your cool at work are much greater than letting your anger control you.
4 Steps to Navigate Your Quarter-Life Crisis
While these steps are no silver bullet to overcoming your quarter-life crisis, they will help you navigate this difficult time. Embrace the uncertainty and know that this period is only temporary. Keep in mind that you are not alone and you will come out of it a more weathered, experienced and insightful professional.
5 Things to be Thankful for
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – except when you think about all the things that can really get you down. Things are especially tough for millennials. Even so, there are many more reasons for millennials to be grateful this year.
Next Steps for Cloud Success
To modernize back-office systems and digitally transform government services, agencies are increasingly relying on cloud technologies. Cloud allows governments to be proactive rather than reactive in how they meet citizen needs and expectations. Cloud can also help agencies reduce costs, maximize efficiency, increase agility and prioritize spend on innovation and agency missions.
4 Patterns of Work Behavior That You Should Know
There are four scientifically-based patterns of behavior: pioneers, drivers, guardians and integrators. Knowing which traits emerge more strongly in which people can help employers drive more rewarding collaboration among teams. As for millennials, they can help us better understand our work styles and help us tap into our specific strengths.