Leadership
Smart Money Moves for Feds
Federal employees work in many different fields and enjoy a variety of benefits as part of the work they do. The author presents several tips for federal workers…
Leadership
Explore the latest leadership tips and career development guidance for federal employees looking to grow, lead, and advance. This category covers workplace leadership skills, communication strategies, career advancement advice, team management, professional development, and federal workforce leadership best practices. Find practical insights from our authors on becoming a more effective leader, improving performance, and navigating leadership challenges in today’s federal workplace.
Leadership
Details, Details, Details…
The author recounts his experience teaching writing skills to some new employees at the Energy Department. He found that stressing the importance of the use of details helped…
Leadership
Great Life Lessons From the Movie Rudy
The film Rudy can teach us a lot about courage, perseverance and setting achievable goals.
Leadership
Are You Safe at Work?
Some recent incidents highlight the need for federal employees to remain alert to the presence of possible violent actions in their workplaces.
Leadership
Why Writing Is Like Solving a Puzzle – And Why That’s Good News For You
The author says that to many of us, writing feels linear. However, he said it should be viewed as solving a puzzle to make the writing process more…
Leadership
Sacrifice Serves Nobody – And Martyrdom Isn’t Attractive
The author says that she is tired of hearing people say that sacrifice is required to get ahead in the workplace. She explains why she thinks this is…
Leadership
What Can Agency Leaders Do to Improve Your Work Experience?
Federal employees consistently give low scores on feedback surveys in areas such as recruitment, training and recognition. What can agencies and managers do to improve federal employees' overall…
Leadership
Is ‘Failure’ a Bad Word In Your Workplace?
The author says that a common approach to failure in organizations is to pretend that it didn't happen, but she says that it's actually important to embrace and…
Federal Workforce News
Senior Executives Are Happier Than the Employees They Supervise
New data from the Partnership for Public Service show that members of the Senior Executive Service are more satisfied with their jobs than the employees they oversee.
Human Resources
Balancing Dress Codes With Religious Beliefs
Employers will use dress and appearance standards to create an employment "brand" for who they are, their culture and their values. As society becomes more casual in its…