Cake Projects at Work
You can’t have cake projects every day at work. No way would you ever get your ‘real’ job done. So, how can you get that “I’m eating cake!” feeling from your current assignments, until the next big ‘cake project’ comes along?
Career
How to Choose Breakout Sessions at NextGen
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 »
Millennial Spotlight: The Man Behind DOE’s Social Media
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.
3 Steps to Inspire Your Team Without Paying Them (Or Without Paying Them More)
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 »
Rethinking Compensation in Federal Hiring
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.
3 Tips to Negotiate a Government Salary
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 »
Millennials in Government – How to Attract the Next-Generation Workforce
The focus now has to be on attracting the next generation of workers to government — but how do you do it?
NOAA Goes Into the Eye of the Storm
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.
5 Ways to Create a Positive Work Environment
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.
6 Red Flags To Watch Out For When Hiring Your Next Employee
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.