Today the House is examining whether OPM is “properly equipped to handle an increasing number of federal job applications and the timely payment of retirement benefits.” This is the result of several issues surrounding the USAJOBS website; Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) points out that “taxpayers are now paying for a system that doesn’t work, costsRead… Read more »
Today’s guest blogger is Teresa Zell. She is an Army veteran and an intern in the IRS Veteran Employment Office. Sometimes life has a way of knocking you down and stopping you in your tracks. It’s at those moments when you have to make a decision to either stay down and give up, or shakeRead… Read more »
It was an amazing experience. Perhaps, “amazing” isn’t the right word, but it was an experience I will never forget. Nor should you if you ever decide to speak or lecture on a cruise ship. Sounds like great fun. It can be, I’m sure; however, my first experience was a learning environment for me personally.Read… Read more »
The Buffalo News reports that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown sponsored a job fair, which attracted 1,500 people. While politicians have very little to do with creating jobs, they are all feeling the heat from an angry public seeking employment. While I applaud the Mayor for trying to help, the truth is that job fairs areRead… Read more »
The essay below has been selected as one of the 15 finalists for the GovLoop and NASPAA Scholarship program. To vote, simply sign in to your GovLoop account (Not a member yet? Sign up for free now!) and then click the big ‘Awesome’ button at the bottom of the post. Everyone is encouraged to voteRead… Read more »
The essay below has been selected as one of the 15 finalists for the GovLoop and NASPAA Scholarship program. To vote, simply sign in to your GovLoop account (Not a member yet? Sign up for free now!) and then click the big ‘Awesome’ button at the bottom of the post. Everyone is encouraged to voteRead… Read more »
The essay below has been selected as one of the 15 finalists for the GovLoop and NASPAA Scholarship program. To vote, simply sign in to your GovLoop account (Not a member yet? Sign up for free now!) and then click the big ‘Awesome’ button at the bottom of the post. Everyone is encouraged to voteRead… Read more »
Here is a brief list of some of the interesting sustainability news articles from this week: Geothermal potential reaches coast to coast GSA releases new telework policy 2012 Green Car of the Year finalists named Supercomputers Accelerate Development of Advanced Materials And you’ll find more headlines at CEILeadership.org! Original post
Hey Everyone! Happy Friday – most of you have the day off and I am very jealous. Today’s Fab Five is sort of a mixed bag. Quote of the Day: Comes from a discussion thread about the Worst Email Subject Line You Have Ever Received, which I wrote – and thought this response was great!Read… Read more »
It is exciting to see many articles and webinars published this week focusing on welcoming our military veterans into the civilian workforce. There is no greater U.S. asset than the men and women who have trained to protect our country. It is our duty to repay them and welcome these skilled professionals into the civilianRead… Read more »