U.S. Department of Agriculture, a government agency, specializes in several areas, including natural resources and rural development. read more
My actual job/work is excellent, but rapid and repeated turnover of management has stalled my career.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Successfully challenging the stupidest dictates from the US Dept of Agriculture. It’s harder to answer your questions because the Federal government is a whole different zoo!
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
We have a millionaire chicken farmer telling scientists how to do their jobs, and his hires aren’t much better. Improvement would have agricultural and earth scientists in charge and making decisions to improve agriculture and preserve natural resources.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
Our culture has radically changed with the election of President Trump and his choice of Sonny Perdue as Secretary of Agriculture. We used to pride ourselves as very family-friendly and leaders in teleworking. Sec Perdue abruptly cancelled all telework. He’s moving jobs to different locations, also.
What are some of the best things about your team?
My team cpnsists mostly of smart scientists studying interesting topics. As their editor, I learn something new every day. They accept my suggestions and/or requirements and treat me with respect. The other editors are good at doing their jobs, and are willing to trade or cover a job for each other.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Unequal pay for 2 of 6 Editors doing the same work. I have 2 extra duties (website setup and updates, and colorization of maps.) I had to figure out how to use Adobe Illustrator and the govt web software. I want equal pay, but the new director told me no last December. There’s more, but I can’t ..
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