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Every spring, Granicus brings together public-sector employees in Washington, D.C. for the Granicus National Summit. Last year, more than 500 government employees from over 35 federal, state and local […]

This blog post is an excerpt from GovLoop’s recent guide “Analytics in Action: How Government Tackles Critical Issues With Data.” In this guide, we share firsthand accounts from government employees at all l […]

Just like you, we over here at First 5 are millennials trying to navigate the ups and downs of professional life. This week we have hit an important milestone in that journey and are celebrating First 5’s 100th p […]

This year’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit was jam packed with inspiring keynotes, awesome breakout sessions, and endless networking. Over 600 govies from across the nation came together to learn h […]

Connectivity is on the rise. By 2020, there will be more than 25 billion connected devices on the internet. However, this also means that these 25 billion devices must be secured to reduce endpoint vulnerability. […]

As of April 2017, there are nearly 20 million state and local government employees in the United States. While each of these govies is making a unique impact on state and local government, it’s easy to get lost i […]

We live in a constantly on the go society. For better or for worse, this mentality often carries over to how we approach tasks in the workplace. Three memos, five meetings and a working lunch with your boss all in […]

Access to low-income housing across the United States has decreased significantly in recent years. More and more affordable units are becoming uninhabitable because of neglect and aging, with little infrastructure […]

Human beings are designed to connect with each other. However, sometimes this can be a challenge to do in the workplace, especially in the public-sector. While some government work environments foster innovation […]

As a government employee, you have probably felt uncertain and a little anxious about what the future holds for the public-sector. It may seem like we are living and working in a time of unprecedented change. […]

If you are a public servant, it is very likely that you did not choose your career path for fame or fortune. Instead, you are most likely driven by your agency’s mission and your dedication to serving the p […]

As consumers, the customer experience (CX) can make or break our view of an organization. Citizens want to engage and access services at a time that is convenient for them and in a manner that fits their […]

According to the results from the Office of Personnel Management’s 2016 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey, federal employees overwhelmingly feel like their work as government employees is not being recognized or a […]

Cyber criminals are becoming increasingly capable, making them more dangerous to government agencies. This constant threat of attackers weakens government’s cyber posture and exhausts resources and time. To c […]

Last month, we put out a call for our thirteenth round of GovLoop Featured Bloggers – and you responded with amazing enthusiasm. Dozens of people from all walks of government and industry life sent in great i […]

If you’re like me, summer weekends are best spent lounging by the pool with a good book. While I enjoy getting lost in a novel, sometimes I feel like I should be doing less pleasure reading and more professional d […]

If you work at a government IT office, securing your agency’s data has most likely been at the forefront of your agenda recently. From the OPM data breach to high profile insider threats, government agencies are i […]

Returning back to the workforce after an extended period of leave is not easy. Whether you took time off to care for a child, an aging parent, or for any another reason, many of us don’t have the luxury of h […]