Trump has issued 19 executive orders, and more are expected in the coming weeks. That’s led a lot of people to wonder exactly what an executive order is, why we have them, and what weight they carry. Here’s a quick answer to each of your top five questions about executive orders.
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop is giving you these weekly recaps of presidential transition news that may affect agency management and employment.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we wanted to show our love and appreciation for our favorite female govies.
In order to have a successful first 100 days, career civil servants and incoming appointees need to work together to keep the system running.
There’s a gift you can give every day to the people you work with—bosses, peers, subordinates. It doesn’t cost a dime, and it pays out major dividends in terms of positive culture and good working relationships.
Although it’s only been a week since the inauguration, changes in federal government have been coming fast. It’s a lot to keep track of. But, it’s crucial for federal employees and people who work with the government to stay informed about new developments.
Now that we are fully into 2017 and facing long, dark winter days with few days off from work, leaders need to take a hard look at how to support and encourage team members. This is the time of year (especially for those who like sunlight) that people often drag themselves through the day.
For some in government, January can mark the beginning of, or next step in, a plan to reach a leadership position. Here, I’m sharing some tips on grooming yourself for the leadership role you desire to get your 2017 off to a great start.
If you are disabled, it’s more likely you’ll be adversely affected by disaster than someone without a disability. We have a responsibility to take care of ourselves as much as possible, and not put others at risk if we can help it. During an emergency, things may come down to whether we’ve made any advanced… Read more »
On Monday, President Trump issued an executive order immediately freezing federal hiring with exemptions for military and public safety employees. Although many details are still unknown, here are four strategies to keep your agency on track during the freeze.