Public Education: What’s Private Industry Got to Do with It?
Some might argue that exposing kids to technology isn’t a critical component of their education, but I would beg to differ.
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Unsung Heroes: Federal Employees Who Protect the Economy
Federal employees across the government work to ensure that the financial system has appropriate safeguards and protections that give Americans peace of mind. Here are the top five ways federal employees look out for your financial security.
Public Health Priorities of the Trump Administration
President-elect Trump’s proposed legislations will have an effect on functions and priorities of public health and public safety agencies.
What the Moon Landing can Teach us About Communication
Leadership demands a holistic, conceptual understanding of an agency, not just one small piece of the overall puzzle. When we place people in boxes with blinders on in the name of efficiency, we remove the capability for holistic understanding.
Calling All Writers! Become a GovLoop Featured Blogger
We’re looking for great GovLoop voices to blog once a week for the GovLoop community.
6 Strategies for Managing Group Conflict
Open conflict, tense meetings, and burned bridges are all too common at work. If you’re thrown into an awkward situation with the expectation that you can make it better, try some of these strategies and see if they work for you. What other methods have you used to diffuse tough work situations?
An Argument for Pie and Gratitude All Year Long
I believe gratitude is slowly fading from our everyday lives. We’re too busy, too tired, too stuck within our own heads to pause and be thankful.
Want to Improve Your Workplace? Have Fun!
Engaging your team for that time will not only allow them the space to relax and clear their mind for that time but will continue its impact in job satisfaction even after the ‘fun’.
The Upside to Being Downsized
For me, these three activities have helped me deal with the loss of a job as I tried to figure out what was next for me. What follows is an example of how you can use these steps to work through the loss of a job as you direct your career down a different path.
‘Just the Facts’ Harder to Find in Today’s Media Landscape
While fake news on the internet is nothing new, the role and the degree to which it may be playing in our decision making has taken on new significance.