Delete These 5 Words from Your Emails ASAP
With 281 billion messages exchanged daily, email etiquette may soon rival any hard skill on your resume. Optimize your inbox by deleting these five words.
Professional Development
The Best Government Cybersecurity and IT Conferences
Government employees are on the frontlines of critical cybersecurity, infosec, and IT initiatives. Start planning for how you’ll stay on top of new developments and technological innovations with GovLoop’s list of the best cyber and IT government conferences.
After the Storm: Resilience in the Face of Adversity
When storms come (literally or figuratively), remember that the pain will eventually go away or become more manageable. Remember that you have what it takes to weather that storm. Remember that you are not alone.
Volunteering Can Pay Off
If you’re a recent grad, or considering a career switch, a lack of experience to land that first job or move into a new role can be intimidating. Don’t give up. You may be able to get the skills you need by donating your time to organizations who are looking for eager volunteers
How to Get Yourself Back on Track After a Career Setback
When you’re unhappy at your job and you’re not feeling supported or valued, it’s easy to lose your confidence in your abilities. When your confidence wanes, make sure you find other ways to build it back up.
Good Politics: Hosting “Political Parties” to Boost Civic Engagement
After a year of hosting informal events to introduce their friends and colleagues directly to other friends who were running for office, Austinites Nathan Ryan and Liz Coufal looked at the growing crowds and realized they had tapped into something bigger than themselves.
First Time Serving on a Board?
I’ve been fortunate to have had the opportunity to serve on several boards and advisory committees over the last 15 years, including as a nonprofit board chair. Here are some of the things I learned along the way
The Crisis of an Aging Government Workforce
Last year, only 24 percent government workers were between the ages of 20 and 35. Attract young talent by championing these four millennial-approved values.
How to be an Influential Employee
Any employee, regardless of their position, has the potential to be a leader within their organization.
Changing of the Seasons, Changes in Ourselves
The turning of the seasons is a natural time to reflect, to think about where we are in our journey and where we’d like to go.