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Transforming Workplace Ghost Carriers into Grief Warriors and Healing Guides: Strengthening Employee Health and Productivity through Workplace Griefbusting

[If you do not wish to receive my free mailings, email [email protected] ] Hi, Here’s a Workplace Griefbusting program I’ve just developed, a spinoff from the original essay – Transforming Workplace Ghost Carriers into Grief Warriors and Healing Guides: Strengthening Employee Health and Productivity through Workplace Griefbusting http://www-stressdoc-com.blogspot.com/ The essay and program were partly inspiredRead… Read more »

Acquisition, Career, Communications, Tech

How to get your city to pass an open government policy

Raleigh, NC—City Council adopts open source policy On Tuesday, February 7, the Raleigh City Council passed an Open Source Government Resolution, unanimously, promoting the use of open source software and open data. The resolution includes language that puts open source software on the same playing field as proprietary software in the procurement process. It alsoRead… Read more »

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9 Interviewing Mistakes Security Cleared Job Seekers Should Avoid

You’ve been called in for an interview. As you know, first impressions are critical. The people you interview with will unknowingly make judgments about you within the first 30 seconds of meeting you. Those impressions may be based on how you shake hands or how you’re dressed, among other things. Bad impressions are very difficultRead… Read more »

Career, Tech

The “Government” Network

By Heidi Sheppard On a typical INEAP meeting day I might hear a conversation among representatives from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), the Department of Defense (DOD) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) discussing cluster development initiatives and how to work together. In another corner, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of CommerceRead… Read more »

Acquisition, Career, Leadership

Celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Workplace

On Valentine’s Day most people express their love and appreciation for family and friends. Yet so often those individuals who we spend the majority of our time with, our coworkers and employees, go unrecognized on this “intimate” holiday. My personal belief is that Valentine’s Day also provides an opportunity to express your appreciation, support andRead… Read more »

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What Would You Give Up in order to Telecommute?

A recent study done by TeamViewer, shared that “5% of Americans would divorce their spouse if they could telecommute instead”. Others were willing to give up showers, chocolate, pay raises and vacation days. What would you be willing to give up if you could telecommute?

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Scott, Stivers to Speak at CPAP’s 2012 High Table

Dear CPAP Students, Faculty, and Alumni, I would like to share a couple of very exciting news items with you regarding High Table 2012. First, Dr. James C. Scott’s presentation will be titled: “The Anarchist Sensibility: Lessons for Governance.” This topic will, undoubtedly stimulate a great deal of thought and conversation in the CPAP community.Read… Read more »

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Scott, Stivers to Speak at CPAP’s 2012 High Table

Dear CPAP Students, Faculty, and Alumni, I would like to share a couple of very exciting news items with you regarding High Table 2012. First, Dr. James C. Scott’s presentation will be titled: “The Anarchist Sensibility: Lessons for Governance.” This topic will, undoubtedly stimulate a great deal of thought and conversation in the CPAP community.Read… Read more »