4 Ways to Know You Found The Right Mentor
I never thought of myself as any kind of role model, but that changed once my mentor began to make me see myself in a different light.
Career
Go Slow to Go Fast: Getting a Handle on Time
Time is a funny thing. We sing about it, wanting to save it in a bottle and wondering if anyone really cares. It’s part of our daily lexicon. There’s no time like the present. That was time well spent. Most often, we want to know, “Where does time go?”
Want a Reward? Win an Award
Does your department do amazing work, yet you feel like there’s rarely any acknowledgement of your accomplishments? What about your team? Your boss? Or you?
Millennial Spotlight: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Bird Man
Concerned that working for the government means sitting at a boring desk job all day? Curious if there are public sector jobs that take you into the field? Look no further than this govie who is breaking up misperceptions of the government workforce one bird species at a time.
Celebrating Fiscal Year 2017 and Making It a Happy One!
In four short weeks, the beginning of a new fiscal year will be upon us. Have you considered making resolutions, either career or personal goals, to kick-off Fiscal Year (FY) 2017?
Can Self-Managed Teams Work in Government?
Federal leaders are in a quandary about how to improve employees’ engagement on the job.
Have an Ace in the Hole!
Why you should turn to volunteering as a plan for what you might do after retirement.
8 Ways to Approach Onboarding Holistically
Taking a holistic approach to onboarding is crucial for maintaining high levels of employee satisfaction and for fostering positive first impressions.
How to Work with Others to Acheive a Common Goal
Working with such a diverse group of companies and agencies means becoming creative in the ways that I tie in everything together.
Meet the Govie Managing Emergency Meds
Public health issues have the potential to have catastrophic impact on the United States. Fortunately, this govie is ready to supply medicine and treatment to manage outbreaks when they do occur.