People

Get a Life: What kind of employer?

With more hiring expected to help government carry out the economic recovery, a recent survey indicates what kind of employer government might be, writes blogger Judy Welles.

Digital Government

Get a Life: Experience matters

Older federal employees might not be about to retire after all, and agencies can draw on their years of service for the future.

People

Get a Life: Front page challenge

The stimulus is an opportunity for federal workers to prove to the public that they have special jobs and know how to do them, writes blogger Judy Welles.

People

Get a Life: Government work is a perk

In this difficult economic time, government work is a job with many benefits, according to commenters.

People

Get a Life!: Same old?

Is it the same old thing or is change occurring in government agencies where new leaders and new directions have not yet appeared? Blogger Judy Welles asks what you are doing while you wait.

Digital Government

Get a Life: Mixed benefit signals

Activity at the White House and on Capitol Hill is mixed on federal jobs and benefits, writes blogger Judy Welles.

People

Get a Life!: Paid time off

Comments show that paid time off is on the minds of federal workers, writes blogger Judy Welles.

People

Living young in the digital age

Managers who understand the Net Generation can transform government.

Digital Government

Get a Life!: Where were you?

The historic nature of the Inauguration of President Barack Obama was something to talk about, regardless of where you viewed it.

Digital Government

Get a Life: Talking transition and health care

The Obama transition team orchestrated hundreds of community discussions on health care last week. Blogger Judy Welles explores how the many good ideas that arose from them will come into action.

People

Get a Life!: Taking time off

This is one of those rare weeks when Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and Christmas occur during the same period of time. Federal workers get a 4-day weekend this year and maybe even a few hours more as offices often permit early departures the day before Christmas.

People

Get a Life!: Party time?

Blogger Judy Welles asks how government agency holiday celebrations are being affected by the current economic climate.

People

Are you ready for retirement?

Several factors play into a decision about whether to retire or keep on working — and now the economy is one of them.

People

Get a Life!: Open season extended

The Office of Personnel Management has extended the open season for health benefits until the end of January 2009. It didn't happen without some last-minute advocacy, writes blogger Judy Welles.

People

Welles: Be patient as transition unfolds

Some proven advice can help federal employees weather the changes a new administration brings.

People

Get a Life!: Inaugural holiday?

Closure of federal offices could be a test of continuity-of-operations plans.

People

Get a Life!: Don't let the turkeys get you down

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People

Get a Life!: Sooner than later

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People

Get a Life!: Beyond the news

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Digital Government

Get a Life!: A transition like no other

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