The ‘problem’ of social networking
An overloaded networker gives up…seeks help
Human Resources
Times are changing for Chief Human Capital Officers and a 6 part guide to turning around under-performing teams
On today’s program Times are changing — and that is true for chief human capital officers. What are the challenges ahead? Click here for the full recap. And everybody has been there — where you feel like nothing is going right. How can you take your organization from so-so to WOW!? We’ll talk to theRead… Read more »
Bracing for change — Chief Human Capital Officers
Chief human capital officers (CHCOs) have a very difficult job — a job that is only getting harder. Budgets are declining. Workloads are increasing. An aging workforce. Increased turnover and outdated or inadequate human resources (HR) systems and policies are adding additional hurdles, making their jobs more challenging than they have been in decades. TheseRead… Read more »
Recruitment 411: Crafting a Gold Medal Résumé
Julie’s communications colleague, Eric Erickson, is currently writing the Recruitment 411 blog. He lives in Atlanta, where he is currently suffering from Olympic Fever. A quick Google search will turn up hundreds of entries suggesting which words should never be included on your résumé. Experienced, dynamic, team player, and the phrase ‘references available upon request’Read… Read more »
Measuring the Success of Your Workforce Planning Strategy
This is the final blog post in a series of blog posts and podcasts talking through the recent GovLoop Guide to Workforce Planning. Be sure to take a listen to the podcase below and view the guide. You can find more HR resources by visiting the GovLoop Guide to Workforce Planning Homepage. Measuring outcomes ofRead… Read more »
What is the Current State of Human Resources in Government?
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with Stephen Beard, Strategic Program Director – HCM SaaS at Oracle, about the current state of HR in government and important elements of a workforce planning initiative. The entire interview can be listened to below, along with a synopsis of the conversation. Stephen provided some insights toRead… Read more »
Possible Opportunities via potential contract with Army National Guard!
Good Afternoon everyone! My name is Nakia Raglin and I am a Corporate Recruiter with STG International in Alexandria, VA. We’re currently recruiting for Program Managers, Assistant Program Managers, and Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program Managers to provide support for a potential project under a contract with the Army National Guard. For more information,Read… Read more »
10 Skills Every Government Employee Should Have
Aside from the Job Qualification Standards established by the Office of Personnel Management (you know … the one’s you see in vacancy announcements for Federal jobs): Have you ever wondered if you possess the skills needed to succeed in a Federal employment? Have you ever wondered what government employers seek in order to find theRead… Read more »
Transformer Agencies: Using the New Science of Resilience to Reform Government Agencies
I just finished Resilience: Why Things Bounce Back by Andrew Zolli and Ann Marie Healy which details new research in the question of how some systems recover from traumatic events. The concepts behind resilience are familiar to people who have studied complexity and systems theory. Basically, resilient systems have the following characteristics: Tight feedback loopsRead… Read more »
OPM goes the distance on innovation find out how they did it — here’s a hint the Luma Institute
On today’s program The Office of Personnel Management has made great strides with innovation — that according to feds themselves. How did they do it? You hear from OPM’s Matt Collier. He spoke at GovLoop’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit, and you’ll hear from him. Click here for the full recap. And we’ll hearRead… Read more »