In 2010 only 36 percent of adults voted in New York State. To increse participation in voting, the Voter Empowerment Act of New York has been introduced in the New York State Legislature. If enacted the legislation will: • Allow citizens to register to vote at more government agencies. • Allow 16- and 17-year-olds toRead… Read more »
Each week, GovLoop partners with the Washington Post to ask a “Question of the Week.” This week’s question is: What books are on your summer reading list? With Memorial Day behind us, it’s time to focus on your summer reading list. But your beach books don’t have to be trashy romance novels, you can actuallyRead… Read more »
Organizations get feedback from a number of sources – email, social media, word of mouth, even from other employees. There is a strong tenancy to jump into action when a complaint is registered – all in the name of customer service. The urgency and energy spent to respond is almost obsessive in nature – weRead… Read more »
In post 9/11 world, securing nuclear materials and safeguarding them from non-governmental actors is as important as ever. In 2010, President Obama hosted 50 world leaders in Washington, DC at the Nuclear Security Summit. The gathering was the largest of world leaders since the creation of the United Nations in 1945. Joyce Connery, the currentRead… Read more »
Without a doubt, the next 12 to 24 months will be a period where government contractors need to be even more competitive – chasing after fewer and smaller contracting opportunities. Many are already seeing this as a particularly challenging time. As the market for winning new contracts and holding on to existing ones becomes moreRead… Read more »
Bridging the gaps among generationsWith four generations constituting today’s work force, the generation gap is alive and well in offices, factories, and warehouses across the country. In fact a recent study from the Society for Human Resource Management reveals that nearly 25% of human resources professionals reported generation conflict in their workplace. Workers notice it,Read… Read more »
David Shenk was recently appointed by county legislators to the position of Erie County, NY Comptroller. Shenk is now running for election for a four year term. In every election for Erie County Comptroller the issues always revolve around:1) Being independent from the Erie County Executive2) Being a strong taxpayer “watchdog” In a recent interviewRead… Read more »
Fellow Federal Employees: If you are looking for a GREAT opportunity to learn about all aspects of Sustainability, work on meaningful projects, meet with others outside your Agency, and become a Sustainability Change Agent, consider applying for GSA’s Sustainability in Procurement Fellows (SPF) Program. This is a 6 month, intensive program where you work 20Read… Read more »
Innovation is not “out there,” it’s a process. Looking at it historically, technologically, geographically, and developmentally can make innovation familiar and straightforward. Innovation in the United States in the 1700’s, was often British mechanics emigrating to make their fortune, building other people’s inventions they had learned in Britain. The work was often pirated tools forRead… Read more »
Monica Mayk Parham, Marketing Director, Market Connections, Inc. The rise of mobile technology in the government sector has allowed government employees to be more nimble and effective. Though with increased mobility comes greater challenges for those in charge of implementing mobile applications, such as Roger Baker, CIO at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). TheRead… Read more »