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A Framework to Impact Homelessness
The role of geographic information systems (GIS) is obvious in many community emergencies, like wildfires, hurricanes or flooding. Borrowing from transferable workflows and decision support tools, state and local governments are applying these best practices to battle social inequities such as blight, opioid addiction and homelessness. These similarities do require a shift in organizational andRead… Read more »
Federal Experts Break Down IT Modernization Efforts
The impetus for modernizing aging federal technology is greater than ever before and agencies are doubling down on efforts to ensure modernization projects are successful.
The 4 Components of IT Modernization
Agencies are attempting to modernize their IT infrastructures to better support mission-critical functions. To achieve these missions, agencies need to embrace four key components of IT modernization: cloud computing, shared services, data center consolidation and Agile development.
Moving Agency-Wide Workloads to the Cloud
As the public sector moves further into cloud migration, it’s crucial to approach the process methodically at your agency.
Should You Accept an Unpaid Internship?
You landed an unpaid internship, but you’re confused about whether or not you should accept, and with good reason. If you’re still struggling with your decision, here are a few things you should consider:
Three Reasons to Attend the Granicus National Summit
Learn more about the free Granicus National Summit.
How to Handle Rejection at Work
Last week, we discussed the benefits of advocating for yourself at work and how to prepare yourself for the big ask. Say you were prepared and confident going in to the meeting, but your ask was still rejected. What do you do next? Here’s how to push forward.
Quiz: What’s Your Conflict Management Style?
Take GovLoop’s quiz to walk through five scenarios and learn whether you’re an avoider, collaborator, competitor, compromiser or accommodator.
Is Your Agency Prepared for Change?
Change is inevitable, especially if you work for the federal government. In an industry that faces major changes to the administration and daily operations every 4 to 8 years, it is imperative that government employees and department heads have the practical skills necessary to remain resilient and engaged. Read on to hear advice from six… Read more »