What Personality Assessments You Should Take
Personality assessments are great tools in a variety of situations.
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Amazing and Inspiring: What Federal Employees Can Do
The stories of federal government employees and what they accomplish will amaze and inspire you. Every story could be its own miniseries.
Fellowships for Federal Employees
Fellowships aren’t just for the recently graduated or those still pursuing a degree. Current federal employees have a chance to compete for a fellowship either within or outside of their agency, all with an aim of building a better public workforce.
Rolling Out the Red Carpet: Govie Edition
Most of our nation’s public servants go unnoticed as they shape and change lives through their day to day jobs. Fortunately, the SAMMIES are here to recognize the best of the best in the federal government, giving them the recognition they deserve.
Are You Giving Good Feedback?
Have you ever been in a situation where you know you were either giving or receiving bad feedback? Fortunately, there are a few easy steps to improve your feedback game and make the next time you give or receive feedback a more valuable experience.
Oh, My Aching Back! Making Your Home Workstation Work for You
Working from home is a major benefit, but if you don’t have the right set up, it can be a major pain.
Federal Survey Shows Employees Are Slightly More Engaged
According to the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, 65 percent of employees said they are engaged at their workplace, compared with 64 percent last year. Even the Department of Homeland Security saw improved engagement scores after six straight years on the decline.
Meet the Govie Regulating Away Toxic Waste
Toxic heavy metals from industry power plants are polluting waterways across America causing health issues to the people and wildlife exposed to these toxins. Fortunately, this govie has worked tirelessly to update regulations that ensure our nation’s waterways are clean and not harmful to the population and environment.
No Regrets: 5 Ways to Make Your Next Professional Conference Count
Can we break the cycle of no follow-up and truly make the conferences we attend worth the time and resources that we and our agencies invest?
Leadership Lessons Learned from a Female CTO
Mastering the fundamentals of executive leadership and personal branding can be especially challenging in the government contracting industry that is known as a risk-averse and a tight-knit marketplace. Here are a few lessons learned from my journey as a female CTO and team leader.