“The federal government shed 2,000 jobs in December, ending 2013 with a net loss of 79,000 positions, according to the latest figures from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The total federal workforce — including military personnel and USPS employees — sits around 4.3 million. But that number is expected to shrink in the next fewRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2014 could be a big year in government management, procurement and implementation of the cloud. Why? We get insights from IBM’s Dan Chenok. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER budget reader: Everything you need to know about theRead… Read more »
2014 could be a big year in government management, procurement and implementation of the cloud. Why? Dan Chenok is the Executive Director for IBM’s Center for the Business of Government. He told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program that 2014 may the year for comprehensive IT reform? IT Reform “Whether 2014 is big year forRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: New year, new financial priorities? Every year millions of American pledge to lose weight, hit the gym and save money. But retirement savings can be confusing and downright complicated, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is here to help. We get insights from the TSP’s Kim Weaver. But up front: ARead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. Six resolutions that every government leader should add toRead… Read more »
2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. So how should federal managers prepare for the year ahead? Tom Fox isRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 85% of government contractors saw either flat or declining budgets in 2013. That staggering statistic is from a new study from Lohfeld Consulting. We find out what contributed to the decline and how contractors can adapt in 2014 with the Lohfeld CEO. But up front: Could agencies have spending bills soon?Read… Read more »
85% of government contractors saw either flat or declining budgets in 2013. That staggering statistic is from a new study from Lohfeld Consulting. Sequestration, budget cuts and uncertainty were all contributors to the decline. Lohfeld Consulting’s CEO told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program that 2013 was a rough year, but one where if youRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Duplication and overlap is rampant in government. With budgets dwindling down more than ever, agencies are looking to cut costs. But collaborating across disciplines is difficult. That’s where the authors of Smart Lean Government come in. They have developed a novel plan for how to reduce billions of dollars in overlappingRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Government is at a crossroad as it attempts to maintain basic citizen and customer services in an increasingly austere environment of “doing more with less”. ACT-IAC has created Smart Lean Government (SLG) Practical Guide to help. We talk to two of the authors. The SEVEN stories that impact your life WashingtonRead… Read more »