Dakota Access Pipeline: A Brief History
The recent protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline construction has made a ton of headlines. Here’s what you need to know.
Workers’ Comp: An Anniversary Worth Remembering
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Federal Employees’ Compensation Act — better known as the workers’ comp program for the federal workforce.
7 Lies My Agency Told Me About Engagement
According to one blogger, we have been confused by an annual multi-question federal employee viewpoint survey that has brainwashed us into believing the following myths about public sector engagement.
When Big Things Happen (Good or Bad), Document Them!
As the saying goes, “If it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen.” For your work life, this means: The more you document an important event, the easier it will be for you to prove that it happened.
How to Build a Strong Succession Plan for Your Workforce
Succession planning is one of those critical tasks that organizations know they need to do. But few do it well — if at all. Here are some tips to help you plan for the workforce of the future.
What They Say When You’re Not There
Discovering your personal brand starts with an understanding of your authentic self and of how others perceive you.
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?
How Empathy Helps Inclusion
How can we be more inclusive of people and things we don’t warm up to? How can we be more curious about their differences? After all, don’t their differences matter just as much as our differences? How can we get into their world and see how those differences make sense to them even though they… Read more »
Dr. David Shulkin on Reforming VA Healthcare
Dr. David Shulkin, Under Secretary for Health at VA joined me on The Business of Government Hour this week to discuss VA’s healthcare mission, strategic priorities, challenges faced, innovations pursued, and efforts to promote a positive culture of service. Here is a snapshot of our discussion.
Make Connections. Make a Difference.
If you’re government employee tasked with handling citizen communications and alerts, or work in public safety, you might want to consider attending International Wireless Communications Expo.