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Insurance Considerations this Open Season
October 20, 2023

Federal open season is coming up. To get ready, this weeks FEDtalk program will inform feds about the variety of insurance options you should be considering this open season.FEDtalk host Debra Roth, Partner at Shaw Bransford & Roth P.C., is joined by Sh

Navigating Congressional Chaos: A Federal Employee’s Guide
October 06, 2023

While Congress narrowly averted a shutdown last weekend, federal employees fear of a lapse in appropriations this November has not been alleviated. On this weeks FEDtalk, we break down the current state of Congress, how federal employees can prepare for

Uniting industry, government to develop top talent
September 08, 2023

The Association for Talent Development (ATD) is a global professional association with members in 120 countries. ATD supports professionals in achieving their full potential by improving their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the workplace. Ahead of AT

Walking the Talk on Inclusive Leadership with WIFLE
August 25, 2023

The Women in Federal Law Enforcement (WIFLE) Annual Leadership Training is a convening of women across law enforcement focused on increasing diversity in the law enforcement ranks, growing their professional skills, and keeping apprised of the latest law

Leading in a Reimagined Workplace: AAFEA’s Leadership Development Workshop
August 11, 2023

For 19 years, the African American Federal Executives Association (AAFEA) has hosted an annual Leadership Development Workshop focused on expanding opportunities for diverse leaders in the federal workforce. This year’s workshop focuses on the “reimagined

Skills-Based Hiring – What it is, How it’s Going, What’s Next?
July 28, 2023

Both the federal government and the private sector are embracing skills-based hiring. In 2020, the White House issued Executive Order (EO) 13932 - Modernizing and Reforming the Assessment and Hiring of Federal Job Candidates directing agencies to expand t

Bridgebuilders - How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems
June 23, 2023

Public sector leaders face a variety of challenges due to the current political and social climate. At a time when polarization is high, bridgebuilding can be hard. Authors Don Kettle and William Eggers are here to help. Kettle and Eggers’ latest book Bri

Bridging Generational Divides
June 09, 2023

The federal government has an aging workforce and struggles to bring on younger talent. This week on FEDtalk, we are learning to bridge generational divides in the workplace. This program will cover how to recruit and retain the next generation of civil s

Celebrate & Advocate: Recognizing Public Servants in May
May 19, 2023

In May, the federal community recognizes both Public Service Recognition Week and National Police Week. During this time, we celebrate and honor those in public service. It is also a time to advocate for the interests of public servants and public safety

Know Your Legal Risks: Professional Liability Part 2
May 05, 2023

Sometimes, bad things happen to good federal employees. Those who are the subject of an adverse administrative action, disciplinary proceeding, or civil lawsuit could be wiped out emotionally and financially trying to defend themselves. This scenario happ