5 Things You Need to Know About Federal News From the Past Month
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you these monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment
Having Difficult Conversations
It is not uncommon in life to have difficult conversations. By sticking with policy, being specific and being mindful of the employee, you can make difficult conversations productive.
Project Management Professional Series Part 4: Free Study Tools for the PMP® Exam
The fourth and final article in the project management professional series lists free study tools to help you prepare for the exam.
Senior Executive Pathways: Part II
Discover more best practices and tips for the Senior Executive pathway into government from Suzanne Logan, Director of OPM’s Federal Executive Institute.
How to Avoid Being a Candle Blower
Too often, we tear each other down when we should really be building each other up. We snuff out the light of others to make our own brighter. Here’s how you can avoid being a “candle blower.”
“Two-Pizza Rule” for Meetings
Amazon Founder, Jeff Bezos, adheres to a strict rule called the “two pizza rule.” If two pizzas cannot feed the entire group in a meeting, he will not attend. Here’s how you can use that rule to improve your meetings.
When Our Personal and Professional Commitments Collide
It is only a matter of time before our personal and professional commitments conflict with one another. Learn what you can do to navigate.
Bored at Work? Is There Anything You Can Do About It?
Recent research has found that a majority of employees in the U.S. report being bored at work. And this appears to be a significantly more frequent issue for millennials, who report being bored at twice the rate of other workers. What are some factors that can contribute to being bored?
Tangible Ways to Improve Your Work Environment
The path to improving your work environment includes strengthening pillars of workplace happiness. Addressing at least one of these will improve the work environment.
A Toolkit for Working in Public Service
The article tries to shine a different light on government workers — one that emphasizes their optimism, ingenuity and collaborative spirit. Here are five rules to adhere by to excel in public service.