By Bob Gourley piXlogic is widely known in the DoD and intelligence community for its ability to provide visual search solutions that automatically analyze and index the contents of images and video files, providing unparalleled levels of search functionality. They are also widely known in commercial industry, winning awards from such noted journals as KMWorld.Read… Read more »
Public servants and community leaders get a lot of things right. Because of their efforts, their communities enjoy services and benefits that the community rarely needs to consider. However, a few crucial decisions can become lightning rods for communities we know. This guide was written with those high-voltage community decisions in mind. We, the authors,Read… Read more »
I find this stuff so you don’t have to: Formal learning doesn’t have to be all that formal – Is Facebook Destroying the American College Experience? – ★ Open and Shut – Digital technology and care – how do we promote more connected thinking? – Why I won’t be rushing to attend KM conferences –Read… Read more »
We saw volatility pick up last week, but as volatile as it was, the indices ended the week quite close to where they began, showing just minor gains or losses for the week. The bond fund (F) led the way with a 0.43% gain. Here are the TSP fund returns for the week of FebruaryRead… Read more »
Employers will lose both fronts in my view whether they rely on a human talent software or on a real human to review job applications. Human Resources should do a better job in establishing the core requirements for each position that is advertised. These core requirements must be job-specific to help candidates decide if theyRead… Read more »
I hope the Federal government will move forward in implementing the Telework Enhancement Act. The full implementation of the Telework Enhancement Act (2010) is also a contributing factor to the Clean Air Act in addition to national security argument. Yahoo’s ban of work-from-home will affect the morale of the workforce. Despite what the intent mightRead… Read more »
Relying on job-specific criteria is required and is a legal foundation for a performance appraisal. I agreed, “Relying on job-specific criteria makes both managers and their people more comfortable when they discuss performance issues. It provides a focus to the strengths and weaknesses relevant to the job, as well as the justification for ratings. It’sRead… Read more »
By Jose Nazario February was an incredible month of developments. Obviously the two big stories are the Mandiant report on the group tagged APT 1, and the White House’s reactions to the cyber espionage issue by using international trade efforts. Even the NYT, WaPo and WSJ hacks all pale in comparison to these developments. ARead… Read more »
This blog was cross-posted with Huffington Post as a collaboration as part of their JobRaising initiative. An incredible opportunity exists for local, state, and federal government to tap into the energy of technology startups to work more collaboratively and effectively, and you can get involved! At Code for America, we’ve been supporting startups focusing onRead… Read more »
“Don’t ignore warnings” in Mediocre Me: How Saying No to the Status Quo Will Propel You From Ordinary to Extraordinary, by John E. Mitchel, Brigadier General, USAF! It is a great book about the type of leadership that is seriously needed. This book will change you and how you see the world. Publisher: Morgan James.Read… Read more »