Expand Your Career Opportunities by Exploring New Titles AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY Recognized Leader in Online Education By Leia O’Connell, MSW Contributor, Career Coach Habits…we all have them. Whether it’s folding your laundry in the same way or using the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...