5 Frugal Ways to Make Moving Easier
If you are a federal employee facing a relocation for work, these are some tips that can help save you save money on your move.
Leadership
From writing to advancing in your career, you will find tips from our authors on how to become a better leader in your job.
6 Steps to Starting a Side Business
Some federal employees work on the side, sometimes with their own business. However, federal workers must be careful before starting a venture as feds may have more restrictions than some in private industry. These are some tips to help those who may be exploring the possibility of setting up their own side business.
Take Charge, Be Active, and Be Honest
The author says that when we write, it’s important to be active and take command of the words we write to make them our own. He illustrates this point with some examples of passive statements designed to deflect blame from the individuals making them.
How To Pay For College Without Taking on Debt
With the cost of college tuition skyrocketing, getting a degree without drowning in debt may seem nearly impossible. The author lists some options and benefits available to federal employees to help offset the growing costs of higher education.
Writing It Tight And Getting To The Point
The author says that when it comes to writing, it’s important to get to the point quickly and then back it up with details. He explains what he means and why this is important.
Why You’ll Never Have Work/Life Balance
Many people struggle with achieving a balance between work and their personal lives. The author explains why she believes this struggle exists.
How To Get Rid of a Problem Employee… FOR GOOD
The biggest challenge government supervisors face seems to be dealing with problem employees. The author provides some suggestions for dealing with these types of employees, and more specifically, ones that don’t involve firing them.
‘I Don’t Want Your Sacrifice, I Need Your Gift.’ Signed, A Grateful Nation
The author says that sacrifice is the one thing that is not needed, or even wanted, from federal employees. She explains what she means and what she thinks is a better approach in terms of motivating federal workers.
Yes, There Is Life Without PowerPoint
The author says he gets frustrated by the excessive reliance on Powerpoint in business presentations. However, he recounts two recent experiences he had while attending presentations that gave him newfound hope for seeing people break out of the Powerpoint cycle.
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 to help strengthen their personal financial situations as they progress through their careers and work towards retirement.
