In the United States alone, some 1 in 9 workers still earns a living trying to get others to make a purchase. They may have traded sample cases for a smartphones, and are offering experiences instead of encyclopedias, but they still work in traditional sales. More startling, though, is what’s happened to the other 8Read… Read more »
Being extraordinarily successful at what you do means that you have the highest of standards for yourself and others. When you do, you may come across others who won’t have your standards and will try to bring you down to their level or involve you in their games. Don’t put up with it. Never getRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: New year, new financial priorities? Every year millions of American pledge to lose weight, hit the gym and save money. But retirement savings can be confusing and downright complicated, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is here to help. We get insights from the TSP’s Kim Weaver. But up front: ARead… Read more »
New year, new financial priorities? Every year millions of American pledge to lose weight, hit the gym and save money. But retirement savings can be confusing and downright complicated, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is here to help. Kim Weaver is the Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. SheRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. Six resolutions that every government leader should add toRead… Read more »
2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. So how should federal managers prepare for the year ahead? Tom Fox isRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 85% of government contractors saw either flat or declining budgets in 2013. That staggering statistic is from a new study from Lohfeld Consulting. We find out what contributed to the decline and how contractors can adapt in 2014 with the Lohfeld CEO. But up front: Could agencies have spending bills soon?Read… Read more »
85% of government contractors saw either flat or declining budgets in 2013. That staggering statistic is from a new study from Lohfeld Consulting. Sequestration, budget cuts and uncertainty were all contributors to the decline. Lohfeld Consulting’s CEO told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program that 2013 was a rough year, but one where if youRead… Read more »
Three specific suggestions include: 1. Easy-to Implement Suggestions Check out the link below, which includes a list of you can do to help find a mentor: Finding A Mentor Is Easier Than You Think http://prsm.tc/MxOigT In particular, I think it’s critical to be clear on what you want from a mentor and to be explicitRead… Read more »
NCMA Tysons Welcomes Government Employees We welcome new members! Membership in NCMA brings the benefits of enhanced networking, professional education and dialogue with industry counterparts in a neutral forum. With the Government shutdown behind us we encourage Federal Government employees to visit and network with us at our NCMA Tysons monthly dinner meetings, networking andRead… Read more »