The Virtues of Government Service – Number 6: Connectedness
Achieving better organizational results today is dependent upon connectedness.
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Meet the Govie Who’s Keeping Our Environment Safe
Some of the most horrific disasters can happen in the name of good intentions. One scientist is creating new safety mechanisms to help!
White House Details Proposal to Merge, Reorganize Agencies
The Trump administration on Thursday released a 132-page plan outlining sweeping reforms and recommendations for reorganizing the federal government, including merging the Education and Labor departments and stripping the Office of Personnel Management of its policy functions.
5 Reasons You Need a Hobby
Here’s how finding a hobby you love can improve your personal life and career.
For the Federal Worker, is College Worth It? (I Think So!)
Whatever the contemporary debate may be among economists and philosophers about the benefits of college, for the federal worker, given the ever-increasing educational requirements for career advancement, college is definitely worth it.
A Time for Reflection: Understanding Yourself in Times of Change
As you approach 2018, remember that you can remove roadblocks and find your niche – even in the midst of change. Discover how you can survive even if your proverbial iceberg is melting. Read these eight tips to get started.
What Are CPEs and Why Do They Matter for Public Servants?
Find out why Continuing Professional Education credits can help you in your government career.
Is This a Date or Networking?
Today, it’s all too common to get a meeting request with a hopefully professional contact, but with unclear messaging that might mean it’s more a date than networking. How you determine if the ask is professional or personal?
5 Tips to Stay Motivated at Work
Staying motivated at work can, at times, feel almost impossible. These five tips will allow you to approach your work with renewed energy!
Meet the Govie Who’s Using “Drones for Good”
Each year, the U.S. faces heavy threats in the form of wildfires and earthquakes. One former Navy pilot is using drones to help!