How to Get a Return on Your Worksite Wellness Program
How to Get a Return on Your Worksite Wellness Program ANGELA GAFFNEYSpeaker, Author, Coach There are many reasons to explore a worksite wellness program. The reason most companies decide to incorporate wellness into the workplace is to decrease healthcare spending...
Dress for Success Leads to Success
Dressing for Success Leads to Success The popular phrase, “dress for success,” is especially applicable for those striving for a career in government. Looking professional goes beyond the clothes you wear, it shows dedication and respect for both your career and those...
A Very Special Flock
Many years ago, my wife and I moved into a new community. On the very day we were unloading our household items our new neighbors came over to introduce themselves. Our visitors included a wonderful family, Scott and Mary and their children, just two houses...
5 Ways to Leverage Your Pain, Disappointments and Heartbreaks
What if you viewed: Pain as fuel Hurt as something to look forward to Disappointments as your servant How would that change your outlook on life? On your relationships? On your business? In your government career? Do me a favor and indulge me until you finish reading...
Win the Interview: How to Ace the 6-second Resume Test
We hear it all the time: the average recruiter spends six seconds scanning your resume. That’s right, six seconds decides your future. So how to you pass this test? How do you, second by second, impress a recruiter enough to earn a second look – and perhaps win the...
An Authentic Culture Creates Strong Employee Engagement
Employee engagement is a difficult code to crack. Many employers are unsure of exactly how to boost it and what works. However, one thing that we all can agree on is that it has been declining. It is not easy to find out what works because employee engagement is...
Envy and the Call to Humility
Employee motivation comes in multiple forms. Some are motivated by recognition and the pursuit of job titles while others are content maintaining the status quo. Some stereotypes of government employees suggest veteran municipal workers are content holding the same...
5 Essential Practices for Public Sector Managers
2017 was declared “the year of the middle manager” by The Workforce Institute’s Top Workplace Trends for 2017 report. What does this mean for you? It means that in the public mindset, you’re finally getting recognition as the Rosetta Stone of your organization; an...
Football and Faith
Careers in Government likes when this article has a link to the month in which it is published. Valentine’s Day was suggested as a possible thread with which to weave but I have opted for a February event a little less obvious, but perhaps even more loved! An event...
Internships While on Active Duty: Yes, It’s Possible!
By Rachel Dhaliwal Contributor, Career Coach If you’re like most service members, chances are you’ve assumed that you can’t have an internship while on active duty. A logical assumption, to be sure, but as it turns out, also an inaccurate one. There are a few...
Is Conventional Productivity Wisdom Truly Wise?
“Don’t check your email first thing in the morning.” “Only check email at set times during the day.” “Make appointments for important tasks.” There’s no shortage of productivity advice out there between blogs, books, presentations and workshops. Often, you will hear...
Your Career: What is the Return on Inertia?
Talk with any company owner of any size and they will say that their business can’t grow unless they invest at some point. Successful businesses know when to invest, seize opportunities and take risks to grow. It’s the same with your career. Effective career...
How to Get a Job as a Local Government Lawyer
It may come as a surprise that the government isn’t always the first pick of employment for J.D. graduates. Most prefer the more competitive option: private law firms. This goes without saying that there are enough strong arguments why working for the government is...
How Well Do You Know the People That Work for You?
In her book "Dare to Serve" my good friend Cheryl Bachelder, CEO of Popeyes Chicken asks: "How well do you know the people that work for you?" Cheryl then asks: "Do you know the three of four events of their lives that have shaped who they are today?" This has now...
What Are the Top Skills Employers Look for in a Candidate?
There are a number of vital skills employers looking for when considering candidates to hire. Whether you earn your college degree online or in a classroom setting, it is crucial to be aware of these attributes and decision influencers to best position yourself for...
Mirroring Margaret’s Management Mojo
It’s safe to say that Margaret is one of the finest managers I’ve ever met. She’s a rare combination of great insight, intelligence, forward thought, deep caring, tremendous leadership, problem solving skills extraordinaire and so much more. So, you may ask, why...
The Word is Culture
Back in January 2015, Merriam-Webster selected “culture” as their word of the year for 2014. Our of more than 100 million queries on their website each month and a similar number on the company's app, "culture" increased by 15 percent increase this year over the...
Improve Results by Replacing Accountability with Capability
Every day, many times across America; A six-year old sits in the corner in “Time Out” for a specific length of time for performance or behavior problems. A 15-year old is grounded for a specific length of time for performance or behavior problems. A 50-year old team...