Dan Avery: Why I’m Coding for America

I’m definitely not going to claim that I qualify as an old-school technologist–in the first place, I don’t, and in the second place, there’s always someone who will out-old-school you if you even think about saying that (“Erm. I wrote the first ENIAC emulator for System/360, buddy. So.“). What I will say is that myRead… Read more »

Networking from the Light Side of the Force

How do you feel when you think about networking? Excited? Nervous? Feel like it’s a trap? Let’s think of networking in an alternative way and see how we can then use the new approach to reframe the way we network. Step 1: Know Your Archetypes There are all different types of networkers out there. SomeRead… Read more »

Landmark Disability Law Turns 23: Fight for Equality & Inclusion Continues

In case you missed it, July 26 marked the 23rd anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The groundbreaking statute was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush in 1990 (pictured above). Since then, the ADA has been instrumental in securing justice and equal opportunity for people with disabilities in all facetsRead… Read more »

TSP Talk Weekly Wrap Up

After a weak open on Friday morning, it looked like a sure thing that stocks would end the week with some modest losses, but a surge higher in afternoon trading took the Dow into positive territory for the week, while the S&P 500 and small caps were just barely in the red. The buyers continueRead… Read more »

Managing WorkLife Boundaries

In a world of constant access and busy lives, everyone struggles with managing their energy and time. it is difficult to be engaged and effective when overwhelmed and stretched too thin. Many of us are rushing through our days in a blur of activity and connections; managing more roles, with higher expectations and fewer resources.Read… Read more »

HR Tips and Tricks!

One of the best ways to land a job is to know someone. One of the best ways to land a job in the federal government is to know someone in HR who can show you all the tips and tricks to get your resume to the top of the pile. A group of HRRead… Read more »

Being the Change – A How To Guide

When you hear the term “under 5”, you automatically think of a child; not employees at a federal agency. Under 5 is a group of employees at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) who has a mission that attracts employees who are talented and committed to making a difference in the livesRead… Read more »

Federal Procurement System Word Association

As we approach the end of July here is a word association blog post regarding the federal procurement system. The word associations below are based on observations, comments and feedback we have received from throughout the procurement community. The word associations are intended to spark a Myth-Busters discussion regarding the strategic direction of the federalRead… Read more »

Doneliza Joaquin: Why I’m Coding for America

As an urban planner, I am forever intrigued by the organic and dynamic growth of cities in infrastructure, design, policy, and technology. The networks for transportation, communication, and the sharing of resources are constantly changing as cities seek to innovate and adapt to evolving needs and the accessibility to these resources. This adaptation is reliantRead… Read more »