Today’s organizations exist in a rapidly changing environment where disruptive technologies, economic turmoil, and the winds of political change have put a premium on the organizations ability to rapidly react to a changing environment and meet evolving organizal challenges. This is leading to an even greater emphasis on the value organizations put on their humanRead… Read more »
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate for post-9/11 female veterans surged to 19.9% in September, vs. 14.7 percent a year earlier and 12.1% in August. While the unemployment rate for veterans as a whole is now lower than the general public, that’s obviously not the case for our female vets. OneRead… Read more »
I miss colouring; don’t you? I’ve been chewing on a lot of things this week; but instead of sitting down and writing, I sat down with some of the people that matter the most to me. I sat down and coloured a picture with my kids; something I haven’t done for a long time. MyRead… Read more »
acidlabs launches its New thinking — New ideas — New learning program to provide design thinking, service design, collaboration and online strategy training to Australian business and public sector professionals. Our initial offerings are Design to Think. Think to Design. and Social Strategy for Business (3 workshops) Original post
Periodically individuals have asked for advice about personal career situations – more so in recent years as folks transition to new roles and organizations, or the search for them. They start with a description of the circumstances and talk about their concerns. As I am conjuring up any wisdom I have on the topic, IRead… Read more »
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By BobGourley The open concept development site CTOlabs.com is conducting a survey seeking information on Data Storage and Analysis practices in the federal ecosystem. If you are a technologist or executive with insights and lessons learned to share regarding data storage and analysis we would very much appreciate your views. The results of this surveyRead… Read more »
In what I believe is a global first, Australia’s National Audit Office (ANAO) has launched a pilot program inviting members of the public to contribute to selected audits in progress, aimed at promoting closer citizen engagement in the audit process. The system allows the public to provide contributions related to the efficient and effective implementationRead… Read more »
Looking around at the new lay of the land, people are communicating with one another in vastly different ways. Social media, mobile devices, email, and video are the new normal, and this shift has impacted the way we interact with friends and family, in addition to the way that we work. The CEO of GovDelivery,Read… Read more »
There has been some great conversation back and forth with Andy’s tricky career scenario, Jump Ship, or Ask For More? I have another one for you all based on the top goals of our mentees in the GovLoop Mentors Program – hopefully the great advice will continue! Jenny is a GS-13 who has moved upRead… Read more »