What will Google think of next? First Chrome debuts (complete with full comic storyboard detailing the web browser’s origins), and now bits + pieces about the company’s “Wave” project appear in various news sources. Hyped as a new means to communicate and collaborate on the web, Google bills its pending tool as: “…equal parts conversationRead… Read more »
It may be hard to believe, but in some Government departments, the rate of attrition will reach 50% over the next five years (direct quote from a Government HR professional). While this retiring group will do well to bring down Government deficit loads, it requires agencies to imagine how to more effectively onboard with allRead… Read more »
http://www.economist.com/finance/displaystory.cfm?story_id=13760587&fsrc=rss The article argues that the biggest barriers to finanical regulatory reform are not entrenched interests, but rather the regulators themselves.
I’ve hesitated to post this here the last few days because it smacks too much of self-promotion. (If you agree, let me know, so I’ll have a firmer idea of where the line is here at GovLoop) I decided to post it anyway, because I hope it might be helpful to some of y’all. IRead… Read more »
At one time or other, we’ve probably all wished we could listen in on a conversation or a meeting that we wouldn’t normally get to attend. Be a “fly on the wall” to learn what goes on and hear what gets said. Well here’s your opportunity… Maybe you won’t get to hear how your bossRead… Read more »
I’m a 52yo disability pensioner in WA, and I am keenly aware of certain issues that are bedevilling Australia at the moment, and doing my bit where I can to alleviate that. (Zencookbook Blog is a good place to start for that.) I think the best way to let people know what I’m about isRead… Read more »
At the recent BarCamp Canberra 2, there was some discussion about the US Government 2.0 Camp. “We should do one ourselves,” seemed the general consensus, so we decided to make it happen. In the meantime, technology and Open Government savvy ACT Senator, Kate Lundy began her Public Sphere events. A number of the people interestedRead… Read more »
ClearedJobs.Net’s effort to publicly recognize military spouses on Military Spouse Appreciation Day has since evolved from a one-day act of outreach into an ongoing effort well beyond May 8, 2009. The objective behind the original military spouse outreach effort was to highlight the commitment and dedication of military spouses who often must endure months apartRead… Read more »
I wonder if Washington (by which I mean government + industry alike) could take a page out of Schwab’s play book. I’m confident you’ve seen their recent ads that conclude with “Talk to Chuck;” less so that this recent article in Fast Company grabbed your attention. Now, I’ll be the first to admit I didn’tRead… Read more »
The Odwalla Plant a Tree program allows people to donate trees, free of charge, to local State Park systems Virginia residents don’t need to get down and dirty this summer to plant trees in our state parks. With the ease of a mouse click, the Odwalla Plant a Tree program allows you to donate aRead… Read more »