On Tuesday, (12/6), GovLoop and Esri hosted a training webinar on “How GIS Can Improve Citizen Engagement.” During the training we discussed how geographic information systems (GIS) can be used as platforms for Government 2.0. Throughout the training we explored specific examples of how this technology can increase citizen engagement. Below please find key resourcesRead… Read more »
Now that you’re warmed up…hope you’ve got your search fingers ready for the first clue to the second icon location. The GovLoop Scavenger Hunt continues on; try to find where this clue is pointing you: “How well can you get to know someone from a 7 word discussion?” Not sure what this is all about,Read… Read more »
The Washington Post reports that commuter benefits for federal workers may drop from $230 to $125. The tax breaks are set to expire and union reps argue that by extending the tax credits, more workers would be encouraged to use public transportation. The Post states: “The mass transit commuter benefit provides much needed relief inRead… Read more »
Ready to celebrate? Thanks to you, there are 50,000 members on GovLoop with whom we can collaborate with and solve government problems together. And if that isn’t reason to celebrate, I don’t know what is! Next Thursday (12/8) we are hosting a 50K Member Extravaganza! We’ll be feeding govies in DC, putting on our dancingRead… Read more »
Ready to hunt and win? You should be. We are including the entire community as we celebrate our 50,000 member milestone! Here is how the scavenger hunt works… 1) Browse. Based on the clue listed below; browse around GovLoop. 2) Discover the Icon. When you have found this icon; click on the icon or associatedRead… Read more »
This fall, GovLoop has been working with Washington City Paper to bring together Federal employees and more than 30 charities during this year’s Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area (CFCNCA), the workplace giving campaign for Federal employees. We have enjoyed spending time with hundreds of Federal workers from all over the District whoRead… Read more »
My favorite part of the holiday season is giving gifts to my friends and loved ones. It’s a joy to see their faces when they open something I’ve hand picked just for them! My least favorite part of the holiday season is the traffic, the crowds, and the long lines at the stores. This hasRead… Read more »
Back in September, the GEICO Gecko ventured out of his GEICO office to set out on a journey across America to help people save money on car insurance. Our little green friend has been quite the traveler so far! We’ve seen on tv as he’s visited New York and Texas, but where else has hisRead… Read more »
In the current state of budgets cuts and increasing demands for high-quality services, productivity has become a crucial element of organizational success. How will agencies meet the demands of the current fiscal environment while sustaining the level of performance necessary to enable mission effectiveness? We’ve heard about citizen engagement and how effective it can beRead… Read more »
Yesterday I had an awesome coffee with Stacey Swanson from ROWE where we talked about the future of work in government. For those that don’t know, ROWE is a human resource management strategy wherein employees are paid for results (output) rather than the number of hours worked – it’s been already piloted at agencies likeRead… Read more »
Notifications