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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Exploring Enterprise Resource Planning in the Cloud, on the site GovLoop 2 days, 11 hours ago
Cloud implementation, integration and delivery are priorities for state and local Chief Information Officers (CIO) this year. Now that those deployments are being realized, governments are looking for more […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 5 Reasons You Need a Hobby, on the site GovLoop 3 days, 7 hours ago
Sometimes it feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. After working at least 40 hours per week, you still have bills to pay, friends to keep up with and personal matters to attend to. But, if you can find […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Becoming Digital First: Innovations that Transform, on the site GovLoop 4 days, 7 hours ago
Digital transformation offers government agencies an opportunity to drive reform of service delivery, improve business operations and adopt new technologies. But along the way, Chief Information Officers encounter […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Digital Transformation Strategies for the Modern Agency, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 2 days ago
IT modernization is taking the government by storm, but if agencies limit their efforts to replacing or upgrading outdated legacy systems, they will only make limited gains in terms of performance and security. […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Investing in Citizens, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 3 days ago
Citizens are central to the government’s mission and operations. They fund agencies and provide purpose to government workers, so serving them effectively is paramount. But figuring out how to meet citizen n […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 3 Ways to be a Mental Health Advocate at Work, on the site GovLoop 1 week, 4 days ago
One in five adults experience mental illness at some point in their lifetime with women being the most affected, but discussions about mental health have only become mainstream in recent years. Now, social media […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Achieving Health Equity with GIS, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 2 days ago
Numerous factors like education, gender, race, economic status and location play a part in determining health status. Unfortunately, the worst health issues and epidemics are often faced by the same populations […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, 3 Myths About Millennials and Government, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Let’s face it: when it comes to their participation in government, the millennial generation has a bad rap. There are countless articles debating whether the generation has any interest in public service. S […]
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As a Gen Y worker myself, I can agree, many currently don’t work in goverment, however I also believe most generations don’t follow this path in their 20’s and 30’s, but often start a career in civil service in their 40’s.
After reading this, I think I will be more engaged in my state and localgovernment activities and elections!
To my fellow civil servants, keep up the good fight!
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There’s a lot to learn from millennials, and I appreciate their insight. This is perfect timing. We just got some interns for the summer. I am going to share this with them!
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This is a pretty crazy stat – For instance, 73 percent of millennials found a job using some form of social media. Great post Danielle!
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Danielle Poindexter commented on the post, The 3 Types of Insider Threats You Should Know, on the site GovLoop 2 weeks, 3 days ago
Learned something new today. Thanks!
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Cloud, Analytics and Security – The Intersection of Government and Technology, on the site GovLoop 3 weeks, 2 days ago
For too long government agencies have been saddled with sluggish and outdated legacy systems. As government moves toward modernization, agencies are migrating all of their data information to the cloud to decrease […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, How to Bridge the Experience Gap, on the site GovLoop 3 weeks, 3 days ago
You’re on the job hunt and, after searching for open positions for hours, you finally find your dream job. You meet most, if not all, the skill requirements and you totally fit the description of a “dedicated, har […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Federally Employed Women: Paving the Way for Equal Opportunity, on the site GovLoop 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Since the 1964 Civil Rights Act, government has continued to crack down on discrimination through laws and regulations such as the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which restricts compensation discrimination. […]
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Thank you so much for this article. FEW was mentioned to me a few months ago, but wasn’t sure how to get plugged in.
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, When Data Rules, Government Innovates, on the site GovLoop 1 month ago
Budgets are getting tighter and resources are being spread thin at the state and local level. One way for governments to stretch their diminishing dollars is to use data to make smarter decisions. For example, […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, How to Stop Over-Apologizing, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 1 week ago
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A lot of people find it […]
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Great scenarios Danielle! And thank you for the specific suggests on what to do instead of apologize! Are you familiar with the work of Debra Tannen, who studies gender differences in communication?
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It was not until I read an article stating you should not apologise for something outside your control that I made progress in correcting some of the described behaviours whether in writing or verbally.
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, How GIS Can Strengthen the Nation’s Infrastructure, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 2 weeks ago
The nation’s infrastructure is at a critical crossroads. The sustainability of roads, sewers, bridges and transportation networks are in question, and state and local governments have to choose what projects d […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Building the Federal Workforce of the Future Through Learning and Talent, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago
With the popularity of applications like Uber and platforms like Netflix, digitally enabled public service is becoming a base-level expectation of citizens for their government. Citizens’ expectations are higher t […]
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I have always felt that education is the foundation for success, especially in government.
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Why Female Friendships are Important in the Workplace, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Why Female Friendships are Important in the Workplace
Friendships usually develop due to close proximity or common interests, so it makes sense that 60 percent of women have a best friend at work. Office […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, How to Overcome 3 Major Career Setbacks, on the site GovLoop 1 month, 4 weeks ago
Whether due to a mistake or just bad luck, we’ve all experienced a career setback or two. Some mishaps may be more damaging to your reputation than others. But a misstep at your last job doesn’t have to inv […]
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Great advice. Thanks for sharing, Danielle!
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Can Agencies Keep Up With Technological Advancement?, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
Technology is evolving at a fast rate and many government agencies struggle to find new talent or resources to keep up with the latest tech trends. According to the American Staffing Association, 76 percent of […]
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Danielle Poindexter wrote a new post, Using Cultural Fit and AI to Build the Public-Sector Workforce, on the site GovLoop 2 months ago
For years, government experts have been anticipating the mass retirement of baby boomers in the public sector. Now, in 2018, it seems that time has come. During the “retirement tsunami,” a record number of em […]
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Due to HIPPA and confidentiality you don’t know who really has a mental health issue in your work place. I remember a volunteer was hired and they put in in a cubical, in a corner, located by file cabinets, away from everyone. She was never introduced to the group. I had to go into her space to get to the files. She turned around, nervously looking at me the complete 5 minutes I was there. I apologize if I scared her (she had a scare look on her face). I had to go back to the files and return what I had taken. I didn’t want to scarce her again, so I talked to her and told her what I was doing. She still showed signs of nervousness. I finally asked a co-worker if there was something wrong with her. She told me she was from an agency working with people with disabilities. If the manager had just introduced her to us from the very beginning, I feel she would have been comfortable around us. She did not last long in our group (about 2 weeks).