There is no question that the federal workforce needs to attract diverse and talented people so the U.S. government is positioned to tackle the complex issues facing our country. That includes millennials. There are four key steps the next administration and Congress must take to ensure millennials consider public service as a career option and… Read more »
It’s an unsettling fact: The percentage of female federal hires has decreased in recent years. There are a number of factors that are impacting this dynamic, and one may be the need to better understand the women that federal agencies are trying to attract.
I believe that the military experience provides a unique perspective, and this perspective creates a certain kind of person: a leader.
Understanding what motivates the future workforce and how to accommodate their work style, employers can increase productivity resulting in healthier work environments and will benefit all generations.
More than anything, FCC CIO David Bray wants employees who exude empathy. In an interview with GovLoop, he shared how empathy bridged a divide within his agency and how it guides the way he interacts with his team.
16 years into the 21st century, you would think that recruiters in search for the best talent would not exclude a diverse applicant pool from the hiring mix. Unfortunately, that is exactly what many human capital offices do every day by writing job announcements in a way that exclude female and people of color candidates.
One aspect of engagement that most agencies don’t consider is that it can start before the employee onboards. Here are three strategies you can use to engage new hires before they arrive on the first day of work.
Plans include providing more rotational job opportunities in and outside of government and creating a cyber track for the Presidential Management Fellows program.
Tips to help you prepare for and ace your next interview to move you forward in the hiring process.
Government needs to continue to spend energy increasing recruitment of millennials in government. Here are ideas on how.