Achieve Your Career Goals Without Burnout
Many of us do the bare minimum at work, as we struggle with burnout and trying to achieve work-life balance. The symptom is called “quiet quitting,” and here are tips to overcome it.
Driving Innovation in the Federal Workplace
How can we in the federal government do something better, faster, safer, or smarter?
Inclusive Leadership is Key to Meeting DEIA Goals
Inclusive leadership is driven by leaders that are committed to ensuring all team members are treated equitably, have a sense of belonging, feel valued as part of the organization, and are given all the resources needed to achieve their potential.
Career Planning for an Unpredictable Future
Whether due to greater flexibility, mass exodus, or values-driven decision making, careers in 2022 are anything but predictable. Since the pandemic, we have learned to re-evaluate our careers either by choice or necessity. According to a study from O.C. Tanner, 48% of employees are considering an industry career change after COVID-19 settles down (if itRead… Read more »
What the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline can learn from Federal CX
While it feels uncomfortable to use the term “customer” for those seeking mental and emotional health care, the public sector customer experience lessons remain valid, and should be implemented in suicide prevention program design.
Career Development is a Personal Responsibility
Responsibility for your career development starts with you. Here are five proven ways to succeed.
Closing the Cyber Skills Gap Takes a Holistic Approach, New Mindset
Bolstering the cyber workforce means diversifying the types of talent and socializing cybersecurity as a career as early as possible.
How a New Bill Would Advance Plain Language in Government
Using complicated language makes it difficult for agencies to communicate effectively with the people they serve, and creates barriers to equity. New federal legislation, however, would require agencies to use plain and clear wording.
What Zero Trust Means for the Federal Employee
Zero trust would combat two of today’s greatest security challenges: increased endpoints driven by telework and the misuse of privileged credentials.
How to Leave a Bad Job Successfully
Most of us will have at least one bad job in our careers. Leaving a toxic workplace is difficult, but there are steps you can take to ease the process…and set yourself up for future success.