3 Ways to Have a Successful Business Trip
A little preparation and some flexibility can make your next business trip as productive as possible.
Career
The Murky Numbers Behind the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Force
For years we’ve heard about the cybersecurity skills gap in government, but just how big is it? How many cyber pros are in government and what skills do they lack? We posed these and other questions to the Office of Personnel Management to find out.
How Federal Government Can Operate Virtually
Telework is not a thing. It’s a means to an end. The real conversation needs to be about the federal government operating in a fully virtual environment.
How to Keep Positive in the Midst of Change at Work
How do we keep positive when the future is uncertain, and it’s hard to see through the haze?
5 Ideas on Improving Government from NextGen Leaders
If you were in charge, what’s one thing you would change in your office tomorrow?
Meet the Govie Using You to Innovate
We all have the potential to solve some of the hard hitting problems the government faces on a daily basis. However, there is oftentimes no mechanisms in place to foster such open innovation. Fortunately, there are govies like Jenn Gustetic who are pushing the bounds of open innovation and involving citizens in the government problem… Read more »
Career Advice for Government Employees at All Levels
We asked a panel of federal experts about the most important skills employees need to navigate government, advice about lateral career moves and more. Here’s what they said…
You’ve Got This! How to Put Fear of Failure in Its Place
May we be less terrified and more inspired as we dance into our future.
7 Ways to Encourage Employee Autonomy
Consider using some of these tips to encourage your staff to find and use their voice.
Announcing the NextGen Public Service Awards Winners!
Every year NextGen highlights 30 public servants who are working to make a difference in government. Our finalists this year represent state, local and federal government agencies. They are engineers, procurement officers, designers, communicators and so much more. They are young, old, shy and loud, they are in front of the camera and behind theRead… Read more »