Coaching Isn’t Just for Sports
With the proper tools and consistent practice (along with a little coaching on the side), you too can be that individual that someone thinks about when the concept of a “great coach” comes up.
Career
Building Empathy to Address Critical Talent Gaps
Building organizational empathy is a strategic element for organizations trying to hire and retain top talent in an increasingly tight labor market.
Planning for a Shift to Remote Work? Tips for Staying Productive While Working from Home
To give us a little agency during this challenging time, here are tips to help you prepare for a potential shift to remote work and strategies for being effective while working from home.
The Three W’s of Integrity: Honoring Your Word
When you say you will do something, do you follow through? Do you show up on time? Do you honor your commitments — and your word? We all fall short at times relative to this form of integrity. The good news is that we can restore it.
Remote Employees – 3 Things for Public Managers to Consider
As agencies adopt more technologies to improve operations, new skill sets are needed. Fortunately, telecommuting has made these skills more accessible to rural areas. Here are three things public leaders should consider when looking to leverage remote talent.
Networking and Making Connections
Do you struggle with networking, small talk, or making connections? These following tips are designed to help you out.
When Telework is not a Preference or Option
I recently ran into a former govie colleague that worked in my office. I knew he had left the government for private sector but did not know more than that. When I spoke with him recently, I inquired, “So, how is work?” I knew he had a wife now and was making plans for aRead… Read more »
How To Prep Your Team For Quarantine Telework
Out of an abundance of caution — because we don’t know how this virus will play out — agencies need to prepare for this scenario. Here are some suggestions.
Best of USAJobs Mar. 6
GovLoop highlights some of the more interesting and exciting opportunities available on USAJobs.com in a blog post each week.
Are You the Type of Leader Your Team Needs?
Just like different situations call for different communication styles, the level that your team is operating at may call for different types of leadership skills.