NAGW Speaking Proposal Deadline is March 1

The National Association of Government Webmasters (NAGW) call for speakers deadline is fast approaching for presenting at the 2010 NAGW National Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, September 22-24. NAGW is seeking presenters who are willing to share knowledge and ideas and present on new technologies and trends that will allow attendees to return to theirRead… Read more »

Federal Eye: How foreign militaries lifted gay bans

Happy Tuesday! As the U.S. military begins a major review of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy banning gay people from openly serving in the military, leaders may want to consult an updated study set for release today that reviews how 25 nations lifted similar bans with relative success. The Palm Center at the UniversityRead… Read more »

The HR-IT Imperative: What Every HR Professional Needs to Know About Using IT to Deliver HR Success

Please come join Tri Tuns at the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IMPA-HR) conference in Takoma Park, MD where Jason Whitehead & Phil Power will present an exciting program, ““The HR-IT Imperative: What Every HR Professional Needs to Know About Using IT to Deliver HR Success”. SHORT DESCRIPTION Many organizations today are tryingRead… Read more »

Federal Eye: VA anticipates hiring 105,000 by end of 2011

If you’ve watched the Olympics or other big events on television in recent weeks, then you’ve likely seen ads with doctors and nurses talking about careers with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The department plans to hire a mix of medical professionals and clerical staffers to fill roughly 105,000 positions by the end of 2011.Read… Read more »

Federal Eye: AFGE union files to become rep for TSA workers

By The Post’s Joe Davidson: Taking the battle over airport security officers to the next level, the American Federation of Government Employees announced Monday that it is filing a petition seeking an election to represent the workers. The petition to the Federal Labor Relations Authority is an escalation in the long battle over collective bargainingRead… Read more »