The Future of Our Economy Depends on Total Workforce Engagement
What you need to know about the gig economy.
Career
The Annual Performance Review vs. the Competency Assessment
Federal agencies should implement two performance management processes: the traditional process mandated by OPM, which reviews the accomplishments and shortcomings of the past year as well as forward-looking assessment of competency benchmarks, to project readiness in current and future roles.
How to Say No
The Harvard Business Review regularly publishes articles on how long work hours are backfiring for people and companies. They highlight research showing that overwork has a negative impact on our resilience and our health. This leads to low productivity, absenteeism and burned out employees. While it is important to manage our workload to minimize long work hours, that can beRead… Read more »
3 Ways Govies Can Deal With Change
Change is difficult, but it’s also constant. To succeed in any agency, public servants have to equip themselves with the tools and tactics to deal with uncertainty.
Every Job Becomes Part of You
What does your job have to teach you?
Want to be Part of a Government Dream Team? Listen.
Sometimes it’s best to stop talking.
Who Are You? Why Personal Branding Matters
Like your personality, your brand has many facets that come together to form an impression on others. Here are some tips to help you define your own brand.
5 Practical Ways to De-Stress
Feeling stressed? Check out these tips on ways you can manage everyday stress in your life.
Top 10 Millennial Posts
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The 7 Best Online Public Speaking Courses for Government Employees
We’ve found seven of the best online courses that can help government employees like yourself become better at public speaking. Some are free, and the rest are priced right for government agencies of any size.