Bruce asked for some pointers about putting up a personal website. He’s a content consumer more than an author, and needed a personal website as a prototype for a new project. That would usually involve getting a domain, server space, hiring someone to do the work, building something, updating, and on it goes. I suggestedRead… Read more »
Excited to be a new government employee, but nervous about the move to the capitol city? Don’t be! GovLoop is here to help you out! Here are some great resources to help you feel right at home in no time at all: GovLoop Group – Diggin’ the District DC Housing Guide DC Metro Going OutRead… Read more »
Congratulations! You’ve landed the dream job or taken the first step of professional ascent in public service. The suit turned out to be a good choice, the resume was adequately polished and the interview went splendidly. And as for the job…don’t worry. GovLoop and Aetna has got your back and we want to help youRead… Read more »
New job means new work friends and a larger network. Sometimes finding the right networking events can seem daunting, but lucky for you…you have made an important step in the right direction by being on GovLoop! There are many different opportunities in many different areas of the globe….here are a few places to start: 1)Read… Read more »
New job, new routine and potentially new location…how do you build in a new routine and stay/become active? It’s easy for some people, but others it takes a nudge…but that’s why we are here to help! Luckily this adminstration is big on this and has great resources like fitness.gov and LetsMove.gov Many cities have programs/groupsRead… Read more »
This is a post that my friend/colleague Fran Melmed of [context communication] wrote recently, dissecting Georgia’s media campaign around childhood obesity. I really enjoyed how it was broken down and wanted to share with you all – with permission from Fran, of course (who by the way, enjoys lowercase writing). the georgia children’s health allianceRead… Read more »
Research Creating great customer experiences (2011) – Customer experience is more important than ever to develop and maintain a consistent, effective connection between you and your customers. RightNow Technologies suggests we empower our customers and employees, as well as offer them multi-channel choice, to deliver a superior customer experience. Video: http://www.rightnow.com/resource-video-8-steps.php How We Use TabletsRead… Read more »
Washington passed a package of legislation designed to implement health care reform in the state. Under the terms of the package, state health care payments will be based on patient outcomes, a new collaborative will be implement to cut waste, fraud and abuse and the state will begin requiring increased transparency of insurance providers. WashingtonRead… Read more »
This is the second part of a series inspired by Susan Ward’s article on About.com featuring “Ten tips for attracting employees.” I am responding to Susan’s tips for business owners with my take about how government agencies can use them to promote their jobs. 6. Offer employees some way to move upwards. It’s not thatRead… Read more »
Out of chaos comes order. I sometimes wonder if the reverse is true too. That in the pursuit of order, health and safety, ticking boxes and ensuring everyone runs to the same hours, the same lunch breaks, the same commuter corridors, whether we have eliminated any space for chaos, and for the switch in mentalRead… Read more »