5 Things You Need to Know About Transition News This Week
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop is giving you these weekly recaps of presidential transition news that may affect agency management and employment.
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5 Things Feds Need to Know Right Now About Transition News
Although it’s only been a week since the inauguration, changes in federal government have been coming fast. It’s a lot to keep track of. But, it’s crucial for federal employees and people who work with the government to stay informed about new developments.
Top 10 Impressive Government Successes of 2016
As another year comes to an end, it’s time to celebrate the top successes achieved by U.S. government agencies in 2016.
Avoid These 5 Career Mistakes During the Presidential Transition
To stay on track during the presidential transition, what potential career mistakes should you be sure to avoid?
22 Holiday Gift Ideas Your Government Colleagues Will Love
It’s that most wonderful time of the year when you think about holiday gifts that will make your favorite coworkers feel appreciated—and then draw a complete blank on the perfect gift to give them. Giving gifts to government colleagues isn’t as straightforward as what to buy Aunt Mabel (a scarf). At the federal level, strict rules govern giftsRead… Read more »
The 6 Types of People You Need on Your Presidential Transition Dream Team
The presidential transition is a complex process of critical national importance. You need to assemble a formidable team to navigate the inevitable and, for some, unenviable work of the presidential transition.
How to Agree to Disagree With Coworkers (Especially When It Comes to Politics)
As the presidential election nears, talking with your coworkers has gotten increasingly treacherous. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, independent, or undecided voter, in order to not make enemies at work, you need to learn how to agree to disagree.
29 Twitter Accounts to Follow to Become the Smartest Person at Your Office
What you need is this carefully curated list of Twitter accounts that can help you become a smarter and more successful government professional.
How to Use Alt Text on Images in Your Communications
What if someone can’t access the important information your organization shares on your website, blog, social media, or digital documents simply because they can’t see or download images? There’s a simple solution to this problem called alt text.
3 Strategies for Career Success from Rio’s Olympic Athletes
There’s certainly a lot to learn from Olympic athletes about the benefits of applying yourself toward a goal and finding a supportive coach. But there are more subtle and surprising lessons emerging at this year’s Olympics that can also help you be more successful in your career.