Go the Extra Mile for a Favor
Here’s some career advice: Make it easy for people to help you. This is how.
How State and Local Governments Can Order from GSA Schedules
If you are interested in learning what your state or local agency can buy from GSA and when, here’s a list of programs giving STLOC entities authority to purchase from GSA’s Multiple Award Schedules.
Why Facebook Pixels Are Not Allowed on Our Website
A decision we made recently at King County, Wash., regarding Facebook pixels and the social network’s ability to track user data on our website is worth sharing here. In short: Facebook ads for government can be a good thing, but the relatively new “pixel” feature is not something we have authorized.
Career Mobility Boosts Employee Engagement
Read on to discover some best practices for creating a culture of career mobility, and learn how it can strengthen your team’s overall impact.
5 Things That Could Be Stopping You From Your Next Promotion
Have you noticed you are consistently being passed for that coveted promotion? Here are five things you might be doing wrong.
Is an Individual Retirement Account better than the Thrift Saving Plan?
One of the toughest financial decisions a retired individual or an individual who is about to retire faces is to whether he or she should keep his or her retirement savings in the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) or should he or she transfer it to the IRA.
6 Characteristics of Effective Government Leaders to Look for in Applicants
Here are six common characteristics of capable federal managers that can be used to determine which applicants are equipped to be competent leaders, and which can be removed from the applicant mix.
Tips and Tools to Become a Better Writer
These tips and tools are aimed at helping you become a better writer of content you produce for work—be it letters, reports, blog posts, emails, newsletters, press releases, social media content, or web copy.
How to Make Good Decisions
If you are facing a choice that deserves contemplation, try this model of decision-making available for your reference.
9 LinkedIn Hacks to Boost Your Profile’s Visibility
To gain that attention, you need to put your best digital foot forward by showcasing the attributes that make you stand out as a professional. And to do this, you need to go beyond LinkedIn best practices.