3 Ways Governments Can Better Manage Their Finances
There’s no question that the cards are stacked against cash-strapped municipalities, but it certainly isn’t impossible for them to get back on track.
We Say It’s Lingo, They Say It’s Jargon: Using Plain Language to Connect with Our Customers
Simplifying language while preserving the technical underpinnings of a message can be a challenge — especially when you get pushback from your more technically-minded colleagues. Here are some things to emphasize to make sure plain language stays alive and well at your agency.
5 Best Cities for Your Next Job in Government
If you want to work in government, you need to be strategic about where to go to find employment. Right now, local governments are a smart place to look for a new job or to kick off a career in public service. Here’s where to go.
Driving Government With Data
Governments have used computing technology since the 1950s, but data has changed. Agencies face new challenges in using data, requiring updated strategies. A recent IBM white paper covers these challenges and provides a path forward to data-driven government.
Old Time Diversity
We may be diverse but we are far from inclusive.
FITARA-Monitoring Government IT
Read about how monitoring agencies’ progress in implementing FITARA is an asset to all.
See Spot Serve – Government Goes to the Dogs
Therapy dogs in government can help in a variety of ways.
Achieving Compliance with Multiple Standards
How to manage various compliance standards and keep your data safe.
It’s Time to Improve the Federal Hiring Process
The government is fighting a losing battle for the war on talent. Less than half of the federal workforce expresses confidence in the government’s ability to recruit people with the “right skills.”
Assess Yourself: Getting Ready for New Public Sector Job Opportunities
When it comes to getting ready for new public sector job opportunities it’s more important than ever for you to be able to look in the mirror and understand yourself better as a result.