Often, we can lose focus on our long-term goals as we deal with the more pressing issues in our day-to-day lives. But your career advancement deserves dedicated attention and planning. Join us at the GovLoop offices on Wednesday Feb. 21 from 4:30–6:30 pm ET to hear government experts share what effective goal planning looks like and how to make it work for your career.

The National Defense Industrial Strategy is a first of its kind document that lays out the framework for how the Defense Department will engage and work with industry as well as how DOD will invest in new technologies. The document describes a three-to-five-year plan that focuses on four priorities: resilient supply chain, workforce readiness, flexible acquisition, and economic deterrence. Government contractors in the IT and systems integrati...

In a hybrid work environment, figuring out how to network and build relationships is hard. However, it’s not impossible. And it is imperative for your career growth to cultivate strong relationships with your mentors, supervisors and peers. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Jan. 30, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn from a government networking expert about how to build relationships that matter in today’s work e...

There has been a dramatic shift in the way we work. For the past three years, employees have gone above and beyond to get the job done. However, just getting the job done is no longer enough. Now, we need to innovate and try new things. Join us at the GovLoop offices on Wednesday Dec. 13 at 4:30–6:30 p.m. ET to hear from government experts about how to truly innovate in the current world of work.

From where you work has become a political hot potato. But the politicians aren’t the ones who are returning to the office and transitioning to more in-person work, you are. And we know that it hasn’t been an easy transition for some of you. A recent Federal Times survey found that half of federal employees have applied for a new job since 2021 when agencies were first formally told to initiate return-to-office plans in the wake of...

A 2-day leadership training event with 27 sessions led by government and industry leaders. At NLT 2023, you will: Hear inspiring talks by plenary speakers and industry leaders. Gain experts' insights on progress in implementing PMA and DEIA programs, engaging a remote workforce, applying AI and other technologies and more. Find encouragement and hospitality in networking with peers and thought leaders. Discover new strategies for success. Upda...

Join us in Boston, Nov. 6 - 9 for APHA’s 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo and 150th anniversary celebration. The Meeting blends the legacy of APHA with innovative and exciting opportunities to help you reach your goals. Engage with public health experts, collaborate with other advocates and grow professionally. "150 Years of Creating the Healthiest Nation: Leading the Path Toward Equity" APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo is an Investment: Hea...

FDR provides unparalleled and timely training that will help you in your current job AND in the future. With an exclusive focus on the federal sector, FDR is intended for those looking to build anti-harassment programs, prevent due process violations, gain refresher training in legal ethics, and much more. Now in our 37th year, the robust agenda offers essential training on critical issues you face in today's federal workplace. More than 60 wo...

You can't separate your emotions from the work you do, and neither can anyone else. That's why emotional intelligence (EI) is critical to your success on the job. EI is the ability to understand, use and manage your emotions, and to connect with the emotions of others. Join GovLoop and NextGen on Tuesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from a government leader about how EI can help relieve stress, communicate effectively, empathize wi...

Hosted annually since 1999, the Government Performance Summit (GPS) is the annual performance management event for the Federal, State & Local government organizations. The Summit is led by speakers from upper echelons of the Executive and Legislative branches, subject matter experts in Federal, State and Local space as well as industry leaders well versed in implementing increased efficiencies, and improved processes with quantitative res...