Disengagement and Zombies
How does disengagement spread through an organization? Someone becomes disengaged and like a zombie they bite someone else and sooner or later the entire workplace is infected with the walking dead.
Learning Isn’t Where You Are, It’s What You Do
Learning is not just about a point in time where you may get what you need either in a classroom or from a page turner module, it’s something that’s more ongoing. Learning is gradual, and it never stops. It happens in moments of need, on a day-to-day basis.
You Could Be Among the 1.5 Million Hack Victims OPM Is Trying to Find
OPM wrapped up its initial mailing of notification letters to individuals affected by the background investigation data breach. But the agency is still trying to find about 1.5 million of those victims. Here’s what you need to know…
Feds Will Get Half-Day Off on Christmas Eve
If you’re still not feeling the Christmas spirit yet, maybe President Obama’s decision to give feds half-day off on Christmas Eve will get you in the mood. The president issued an executive order Friday afternoon announcing that all executive branch departments and agencies will close early Dec. 24, and employees will be excused from their duties forRead… Read more »
What are Your Employees Really Wishing for This Holiday Season?
Almost 60% of U.S. employees are not engaged in their work.
Taking Charge of Your Own Career: 3 Tips You Can Use Now
Has your career hit a plateau? Are you bored, dissatisfied, unchallenged? Your career is stagnant. Here are three tips that might help get you on track.
The Wrong Tone of Voice
Ten percent of conflict is due to a difference in opinion. Ninety percent is due to the wrong tone of voice. So what is the wrong tone of voice? Well, that depends on the history and wiring of both the sender and the recipient.
Don’t Get Caught Biting Cybercriminal’s Bait
Cybersecurity is one of the most serious economic and national security challenges we face as a nation. And even though cybersecurity is a top priority for government organizations, security professionals still face multiple challenges defending themselves. “Strong security requires attention to people, process, and technology,” said Elayne Starkey, Chief Security Officer for the State ofRead… Read more »
Securing Data in the Cloud
This blog is an excerpt from our recent Industry Perspective, “Securing Your Data in the Cloud.” To download the entire brief, click here. When we think of data breaches, we might picture a TV plotline on shows like “Quantico” or real-life examples like Edward Snowden – where someone intentionally exposes sensitive information. But the realityRead… Read more »
Strategies for Deploying & Migrating to Office 365
This blog is an excerpt from our recent Industry Perspective, “Government in the Cloud: Strategies for Deploying & Migrating to Office 365.” To download the full brief, click here. We know that public and private clouds are a smart investment for government. Recently, hybrid cloud technology was identified as one of the top 10 strategicRead… Read more »