May is the month we recognize and remember several aspects of our military: Military Spouse Appreciation Day (May 10) is a recent recognition of their support.Armed Forces Day (May 18) recognizes those currently in service.Memorial Day (May 27) recognizes those who died in war. Memorial Day began as women, individually and in clubs, decorated theRead… Read more »
With Commerce Secretary Gary Locke headed for a new job as ambassador to China, there was buzz in DC about what’s next for Commerce – the agency expected to be the center of a competitiveness focused reorganization. I listened to a vastly experienced cast of candid public servants – many who are now formers –Read… Read more »
I woke up this morning and checked my work email. Nothing new. Nothing interesting. As I browse the IRWeb, my internal IRS website, I notice that Wage and Investment has appointed a new executive to lead the Modernization Office. This is great news. Certainly…it is wonderful to hear that someone got promoted….wait, what? Someone gotRead… Read more »
#7 Glide to the Front Man was created as a being who should constantly keep improving, a being who on reaching one goal sets a higher one – Ralph Ransom If you want to get promoted, you have to get noticed. (Tip #7) One proven way is to ask, ask, ask. Continually ask for moreRead… Read more »
Well, I’m not a performance athlete. And I’m no Mark McGwire or Lance Armstrong. But we all have our own “work performance drugs” – the legal kind that is. Here’s my top 5 that keep me productive at work: 1. Coffee – This is the #1 stimulant in the world. And the reason the workRead… Read more »
The Nation’s leading defense companies are looking to meet with the region’s most experienced Polygraph Tested professionals at the hiring event of choice: TECHEXPO Top Secret Polygraph Only. If you posses an active TS/SCI with CI or Full Scope Polygraph and are a seasoned, experienced professional within the defense & intelligence industries; we invite you,Read… Read more »
A great way to get ahead and a smart way is to get a mentor. A mentor cuts your learning curve. They’ve already been through what you are going through. But finding a mentor requires you to take the initiative. When I started out as a letter carrier, don’t get me wrong, I loved myRead… Read more »
All week the DorobekINSIDER has be talking about telework. Last month Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer outlawed telework at her company. The reaction to the news was swift on both sides. With some opponents calling the decision an attack on working mothers. On Monday Professor Sullivan told Chris that innovation and telework don’t mix. But JackRead… Read more »
All week the DorobekINSIDER will be talking telework. Last month Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer outlawed telework at her company. The reaction to the news was swift on both sides. With some opponents calling the decision an attack on working mothers or a real push for innovation. But Tom Fox says telework shouldn’t be a blackRead… Read more »
All week the DorobekINSIDER will be talking telework. Last month Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer outlawed telework at her company. The reaction to the news was swift on both sides. With some opponents calling the decision an attack on working mothers or a real push for innovation. On Monday we talked with San Francisco State UniversityRead… Read more »