The Cost of Working for the Government: My Reason Why Government Doesn’t SUCK!

Considering a job with the Government may be a tough decision, at least in the financial aspect. Nonetheless, many young, bright minds seek a position with the government. For me it has been a life long dream, but now in my mid-twenties, with student loans from undergraduate and graduate school, a child, a mortgage, aRead… Read more »

The Human in Human Services

Working for housing and community development agencies gave me many glimpses of health and human service agencies, both governmental and non-profits. As a result, I know many case managers, folks who’ve dedicated their professional lives to helping others through programs like homeless prevention, nutrition, vocational rehabilitation and foster care. What’s so hard about dedicating yourRead… Read more »

UPDATED (11.1.2010) Draft Framework for Action, input please

I’m putting a “Framework for Action” together to serve as a guideline in support of activating and empowering communities to take action. I’ve posted this framework here on GovLoop because I’d appreciate your help to help make it as strong as possible. The inspiration for putting this together came from my being sick and tiredRead… Read more »

ChatterBachs announces #SMfastfwd tweetchats

Originally posted to the ChatterBachs blog: ChatterBachs will host tweetchats on Twitter using the hashtag #SMfastfwd on Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time, beginning Wednesday, November 3rd. #SMfastfwd discussions will revolve around the latest trends and technologies in social media as well as the people and organizations in this space. Please submit your ideas forRead… Read more »

The Deming Award – Recognizing Excellence in Training!

Each year the Graduate School presents the W. Edwards Deming Award to a federal government organization or a civilian or uniformed branch of the military in recognition of an impressive workforce development and training initiative that has measurably improved the organization’s performance. Considered the father of Total Quality Management (TQM), Dr. Deming created a bodyRead… Read more »

What’s Everyone Doing for Halloween?

This weekend everyone will probably celebrating Halloween or Fall Festivals with family and friends. There may be house parties, block parties, candy being handed out at the malls or hospitals, haunted houses, hayrides, dances, costume contests or some people go to amusement parks for their Halloween bashes! So how do you plan to celebrate thisRead… Read more »

GSA, OMB seek new boundaries for Web analytics

The General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget want to overcome the limits on Web analytics imposed by the Paperwork Reduction Act. Dave McClure, associate administrator of the Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies at the General Services Administration, said there is a new push to expand the boundaries of whatRead… Read more »