#ShutdownStories: How the Federal Shutdown Is Impacting America
Federal employees and their families have taken to social media to voice their frustration about the budgetary impasse in government.
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Planning for a Shutdown: 5 Things Feds Should Know
The looming threat of a government shutdown means agencies are once again reviewing contingency plans — in the event that lawmakers don’t pass a spending bill by midnight. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Tips to Set and Stick to Your Goals
Believe in yourself, go easy on yourself, and remember: You’re trying your best, and that’s what really matters.
How to Start Your Government Shutdown Traditions
The habits you embrace for handling one shutdown will help you benefit from other ones later in your public service career.
How to Keep Busy During a Shutdown
There are some things you can do to help keep yourself moving forward if you have extra time on your hands.
The Secrets of Preselection of Federal Jobs
Federal hiring regulations require most federal job openings to be advertised and filled through open competitions. But some job openings—and no one knows how many—are secretly targeted for a preselected applicant and are only advertised to mimic adherence to regulations.
The Impact of Shutdowns on Workplace Efficiency and Morale
It is my concern, over a period of years, there have been a series of events which are affecting the attitudes of those workers we depend on to keep our country operating.
Best Places to Work in the Federal Government 2018 Awards
The Partnership for Public Service honored the top five agencies in subcomponents, small agencies, mid-sized agencies and large agencies at this year’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government awards breakfast. Here’s a recap.
NSF Wants Your Help With ‘Continuous Reskilling’
NSF hopes to create a market for tech solutions that help employees plot a path for changing careers or moving forward in their current career path,
White House Launches Cyber Program for Non-IT Feds
The Trump administration rolled out a new program aimed at retraining federal employees to fill open cybersecurity positions in the government.