The Next Generation of Government Training Summit educates, inspires and promotes innovation and positive growth. But with 30 great breakout sessions to choose from, planning your NextGen schedule can be a challenge. But we’re here to help. Here are three ways to choose your sessions so that you can improve your executive core qualifications andRead… Read more »
Being a millennial in the public sector is hard. Fortunately, there are young govies out there that we can learn from. Check out this young DOE employee’s story and how he navigates the government workplace.
As a leader of more than a dozen volunteer organizations and a founder of three not-for-profit organizations, I have extensive experience in trying to motivate people who are extremely talented but aren’t financially reimbursed for their time. In addition, as a supervisor in government work, I know the challenges of inspiring employees who are olderRead… Read more »
By changing the laws governing recruitment and attitudes about compensation, the government may stand a chance of attracting and retaining highly trained and in-demand professionals as federal employees.
One study shows that as few as 1 out of every 8 women negotiates her salary when offered a new job. Why? Well, there is a lot of debate about that. But in government, the biggest reason we hear for failing to negotiate is the belief that public sector salaries are non-negotiable. That’s a commonRead… Read more »
The focus now has to be on attracting the next generation of workers to government — but how do you do it?
There are few things more terrifying than the thought of flying directly into a hurricane. But believe it or not, this govie does it for a living and has been for the past 50 years.
Never settle for mediocrity or lower your performance standards for anyone because at the end of the day, it is your very own reflection that will stare at you the harshest.
Drawbacks related to bad hiring decisions are endless. Thus, be mindful of what to look for in candidates during the hiring process. Here are six hiring red flags.
Here are some quotes from many of America’s great thinkers and doers as inspiration for your Fourth of July holiday.