Hours Until Shutdown, What You Need to Know – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: It has been 17 years since the federal government last faced a partial shutdown. Every shutdown is different. The politics that cause them are different. But there are lessons to be learned from past shutdowns. We get insights from three former OPM directors. Your Shutdown Reader: GovLoop: When Will the GovRead… Read more »

Going Mobile

In a FCW recent article, Nolan Jones, Director of eGovernment Innovation, NIC, discusses why the federal government must plan now for going mobile and states, “mobile implementation is unquestionably difficult. Yet, it also is essential.” Of course there are many reasons the federal government hasn’t fully jumped on the mobile train, despite the benefits ofRead… Read more »

Perspectives from the past – Former OPM directors weigh in on the shutdown

It has been 17 years since the federal government last faced a partial shutdown. 9/11 changed the government, leaving federal employees, citizens and even government decision-makers confused about what a shutdown would mean. Every shutdown is different. The politics that cause them are different. Because of technology and structural overhauls, the way the government functionsRead… Read more »

How to Enable Holistic Care for Individuals – The Smarter Care Approach

How can agencies enable holistic and individualized care to citizens? This is the crux of the issue for improving social programs in the public sector. In today’s world, there are a variety of issues that come into play when providing social programs to those in need. It’s beyond just looking at lifestyle choices, social determinantsRead… Read more »

Tell us why your job matters: Why shouldn’t the gov shutdown?

Government shutdown — it has taken up days and weeks of energy, time and money. And just about everybody thinks it makes no sense — and it is no way to run any organization, let alone the government. But beyond that, most observers believe there are scores of ripple effects. GovLoop’s Steve Ressler was quotedRead… Read more »

Shutdown Countdown 5 Days – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The government will run out of money on Monday causing a government shutdown for the first time in 18 years. There are lots of ideas but no consensus about how to keep doors open on federal agencies. We look at the options with budget guru Stan Collender. GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER shutdown readerRead… Read more »

Why is gov on the brink of another shutdown? Congress? 6 reasons why

The government will run out of money on Monday causing a government shutdown for the first time in 18 years. There are lots of ideas but no consensus about how to keep doors open on federal agencies. Yesterday the House passed a temporary funding bill last week that would keep federal agencies, including the DefenseRead… Read more »

The Power of Storytelling and Map Making

Recently I listened to the podcast: “American Futures” and the power of maps. The interview was part of the “American Futures” project, which is a joint endeavor of Esri and The Atlantic to describe America through journalism. The idea of the American Futures project was created by the Atlantic’s Jim Fallows. The podcast also includedRead… Read more »

Shutdown Update: Senate votes to debate spending

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: As the days tick by the likelihood of a government shutdown goes up. So what does that mean for you, the government employee? What does it really mean to you in a legal sense? Will you get paid? Are you essential or nonessential? What will happen if the government actually shutsRead… Read more »

Shutdown – What are your legal rights?

As the days tick by the likelihood of a government shutdown goes up. So what does that mean for you, the government employee? What does it really mean to you in a legal sense? Will you get paid? Are you essential or nonessential? What will happen if the government actually shuts down? There are aRead… Read more »