Let’s Talk About Family Caregiving
Recently, the issue of family caregiving is gaining more prominence in the news and social media. According to the National Alliance for Caregiver (NAC) and AARP, studies reveal that more than one in...
View ArticleTo Asian American Public Servants: How Are You Doing?
Writer’s note: This post was originally published on Feb. 18, 2021 after an Asian San Francisco resident’s death. We are re-sharing it in light of the shooting in Atlanta, where eight people died, six...
View ArticleProud of My Identity
I am a first generation Indian American, and sadly, it took me nearly 18 years to embrace my culture and heritage. Growing up in the United States with a different skin color was an emotional...
View ArticleMindfulness and Gratitude in Times of Change
The last year, 2020, hit us like a tsunami, with an unexpected wave of changes and challenges. It taught us that nothing is ever the same, and change is once again the only constant. In times of...
View ArticleThe Value of Vulnerability in the Workplace
Have you ever thought vulnerability could be your BFF — your best friend forever? To fully appreciate the value of vulnerability, you need to know the definition. Vulnerability is the quality or state...
View ArticleThe Value of Self-Reflection
By Ozlem Aydin, senior management official, Office of Communications, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) As another year comes to an end, it’s a great opportunity to take some time for self-reflection....
View Article9 Types of Rest for Managers
In the last year, burnout, work/life balance and self-care have been trending topics in the workplace. The pandemic has made work/life more difficult to balance. Managers not only look out for the...
View ArticleHybrid Work — Tell Us Your Thoughts
The government workforce has evolved over the last two years as agencies and offices experiment with some approach to remote and in-person work. There is no standard model, and while some hybrid...
View Article7 Ways to Recharge When You Need a Break
Whether you’ve had a morning full of meetings or experienced an afternoon slump, you’ve probably found yourself drained at some point of the day and in desperate need of a break. Here are seven tips...
View ArticleHow to Give Back in the New Year
The new year has many of us thinking about personal goals, but this can also be a good time to reflect on the ways we can help others. We’re all capable of having an impact in our communities, so to...
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