How Do We Know When to Make a Decision?
Making decisions can be difficult, but you can help guide your agency and organize your calendar by considering the relevant urgency and importance of particular choices.
Career
Saying “NO” to Unreasonable Requests from Your Boss at Work
Saying “no” to your boss can be a delicate situation requiring careful consideration. While it’s essential to be respectful and professional, and there may be some anxiety involved, you can still navigate these conversations effectively.
Pitch to Win: Making Your Proposals Successful
Innovation starts with ideas, and you’ve got plenty of good ones. But getting them across to decision-makers can seem daunting. It doesn’t need to be. Giving a good pitch involves techniques and skills that you can learn and practice. We asked two innovation experts to share what works. Choose Winning Ideas “You’re not going toRead… Read more »
Inspiring Federal Employee Job Satisfaction Success
Among the top 10 predictors of federal job satisfaction are whether supervisors promote employee health and safety, instill trust and confidence in their workers, help employees achieve professional goals, and encourage work-life balance.
November Online Training Opportunities
Check out and register for November’s online training opportunities.
2023 NextGen Public Service Award Winners
The winners are in! We are proud to announce the winners of the Annual NextGen Public Service Awards for superior public service and achievement. The awards recognize deserving individuals selected from the public service community for their intelligence, exuberance and dedication to improving and invigorating government. The award categories and respective winners are listed below. PleaseRead… Read more »
Joy at Work
A joyful attitude helps employees become healthier and more productive. So what can you do to bring more joy into your personal and professional life? Here are practical pointers.
Creating Trust and Inclusion at Your Agency: NextGen Speakers Explain How
Expert speakers at the recent NextGen virtual training summit busted myths and broke down ways to create trust, inclusion and transparency in the workplace. Here is their advice.
Innovation in Workforce
People’s lives changed during the pandemic, she said, and employees learned they could be successful — sometimes more successful — when working outside the agency office. Here are some ideas for keeping your workforce connected — socially.
Using Personal Skill Assessment to Climb the Career Ladder
Discover how to rise to in your career by using personal skill assessment. This article provides a practical guide to help you assess your professional skills, boost career prospects, seize opportunities, and reach your full potential.