The (Not So) Bad News Bears – The Wins of a Winless Workplace Softball Team
Win or lose, I’m really proud of our softball team, and I think it has some significant benefits for our workplace. Here are just a few areas where it’s made a difference.
Career
I Am Woman! Hear Me…?
The thought behind this trend is that if women could only speak more like men, we would increase our odds of achieving success in male-dominated environments. But not everyone agrees – an interesting counter argument has risen that begs the question: should women talk more like men at work, or should men talk more like… Read more »
Honing Your Lateral Management Skills
The benefit to the team grows exponentially when all members of the team (i.e., not just managers) can effectively manage laterally.
How to Retain Public Employees by Taking Cues from the Private Sector
With the right combination of culture and compensation, younger employees won’t want to leave.
21 Inspiring #PSRW Tweets That Will Make You Proud to Serve
Let’s take a look at the people whose commitment to public service shines brightly, as seen in tweets shared with the #PSRW hashtag.
Time to Think Outside the Cubicle
Have you explored your agency’s regional operations to get a glimpse of life outside of your main office?
Choosing the Right Number of Applications
What’s the right number of applications? 100? 10? Or somewhere in between?
Why You Should Lower Your Standards
Don’t get so caught up in what the dreamy future may be that you don’t take the first steps towards that future!
Top 3 Tips to Create Better Employee Recognition
Three keys can help you make sure your next recognition program is effective and efficient.
Don’t Wait for Your Career to Find You
To remain in a job that brings you no pleasure or a sense of accomplishment, at the end of the day, is a choice. There is no obstacle too great when the rewards are worth the sacrifices made to achieve them.