Best of USAJobs March 8
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Human Resources
Dorobekinsider: End Shutdowns by Shutting Government Down
Agencies have learned how to ‘do more with less’ — or, in many instances, ‘do too much with nothing,’ all too well. That has demonstrated itself with decades of continuing resolutions… and shutdowns.
Debunking 5 Misconceptions About Being a Government Worker During the Shutdown
The shutdown is a messy mix of political wrangling and government operations, so it’s no wonder people are confused. Here are five misconceptions about being a federal government worker during the shutdown.
How the Shutdown Affects Pay and Benefits
Not sure how the shutdown impacts your pay and benefits? We’ve done the research to answer common questions about unemployment, retroactive pay and more.
Making Ends Meet During the Shutdown
With the shutdown’s future remaining uncertain, many people are in the dark about when they’ll receive their next federal paycheck. Here are some tips for navigating the confusion.
3 Tips to Turn the Federal Government’s Workforce Woes into Staffing Success
Here are three tips for the federal government that look at how agencies can address their growing workforce shortages by supporting the professional growth of current employees.
Federal Worker Diane R. Williams: Blazed The Trail For The #MeToo Movement
Diane R. Williams, who once served as the Legislative Chair for the Coalition For Change, Inc. (C4C), became the first person in America to take a sexual harassment into a U.S. District Court and to obtain a ruling that sexual harassment forms sex discrimination under the Civil Rights Act.
#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.
Government Shutdown Talk Slows Down: Momentum Turns Toward Resolution
As the midnight Friday deadline draws closer, the cards are falling into place for a surprise resolution to the long-term federal budget impasse that has threatened a shutdown.
Effective Techniques for Managing Understaffed Cybersecurity Teams
The government has a great need for managers to recognize the downstream impact of running an understaffed team. Managers face the challenge of balancing organizational goals, maintaining morale, prioritizing work efforts and reducing attrition.