career development

TSA looking beyond ‘honeymoon phase’ for frontline workforce

After the recent pay increase, TSA is trying to further improve staff retention by creating career ladders and better defining steps for promotions.

Workforce

VA building out career development portal to boost cyber skills

Hiring/Retention

DoD-commissioned study finds major shortcomings in civilian talent management

Defense

Bradey Police Lt. Philip Trudeau, left, comforts Bourbonnais Police officer Andy Cox following a ceremonial procession for fallen Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Bourbonnais, Ill. Rittmanic died after a shooting at a Comfort Inn the night before. (Tiffany Blanchette/The Daily Journal via AP)

New database aims to get a better understanding of suicide within law enforcement

Federal Newscast

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After 15 years of Best Places to Work, data findings consistently point to engagement needs

Hiring/Retention

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Army plans next big migration to new HR system

DoD Reporter's Notebook

Navy puts more money toward higher ed, sailors will need to use it to get promoted

Navy

National Weather Service’s forecasters get new career management system

Federal Drive

Too many management levels can stifle problem-solving

Federal Drive

No-cost career development series helping feds move up the ladder

Federal Drive

Navy starts giving waivers to enlisted sailors who want to serve more than 30 years

Reporter's Notebook

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Tiny White House leadership program targets government’s biggest challenges

The White House is launching a leadership development program so small the participants could easily fit around a single conference table. Yet if successful,…

SES

OPM launches personal coaching network for feds

The government is betting that personal coaches can help boost federal employees\’ sagging morale and even make agencies more productive. The Office of…

Hiring/Retention

EPA aims to please employees with short-term projects

Hiring/Retention

For the agency, the Skills Marketplace offers a new way to get work done without more staff or resources. For employees, it provides a chance to build skills and make connections without giving up their day jobs.