Making Sense of OPM’s Coronavirus Guidance
We reviewed and highlighted key questions and answers from the Office of Personnel Management’s 13 pages of COVID-19 guidance. Here’s what you need to know.
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NextGen Summit Super Early Bird Deadline
Register for the 2020 NextGen Training Summit before March 31 to take advantage of a substantial Early Bird Discount.
Miscommunication: What You Can’t See
Miscommunication is the starting point for most all disagreements. How do we move past that?
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.
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 »