Complete This Sentence: ‘I Am in Public Service Because…’
Many government employees could command more money and gain more upward mobility in the private sector. Why don’t they make the switch?
Posts Tagged: NextGen
Faceless Bureaucrats? I Think Not
What makes government work, in fact, are the so-called faceless bureaucrats who solve problems and drive change. They deserve recognition.
Pick Your Professional Development at NextGen
Register now for your favorite breakout sessions at the NextGen Government Training Virtual Summit.
Imposter Syndrome: Overcoming the “Fake It ’Til You Make It” Mantra
Nearly 70% of the U.S. population experiences imposter syndrome, and that energy can either fuel or cripple you. Here are tips to help you overcome your imposter uncertainty.
How to Give Back in the New Year
We all can make a positive impact on our communities, and so as the New Year begins, we offer four ways for you to make a difference.
Tips for Managing the “Work Revolution”
The public-sector workforce is undergoing a revolution, said the director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management during GovLoop’s recent NextGen virtual summit. Her agency is doing specific things to attract and retain young talent that often have little interest in government work.
Recognize Habits That Hold Us All Back
Today’s problems with gender equity won’t be solved without new ways to get past ingrained mindsets. Here’s how to do that.
What Is Emotional Intelligence? And Why You Need It at Work
We experience a constant stream of emotions — to the tune of 1,200 or more a day. And if we’re not aware of them, they can control us instead of us controlling them.
How to Embrace Conflict for Effective Problem Solving
Conflict is inevitable. But it’s not exclusively negative.
Creativity + Productivity: How to Get Your Work Done and Still Be Innovative
Exercising creativity is more than “thinking outside the box.” It’s forgetting the box entirely.