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.
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.
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.
Working from home is a major benefit, but if you don’t have the right set up, it can be a major pain.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Every wonder what the chief financial officer of a city does? Check out this profile on Albany’s CFO.
Curious how the state and local workforce stacks up? Check out this post for the numbers on women in the workforce, recruitment and retainment, and overall state and local trends.