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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Cyber Trends that will Secure Platforms Before the Breach, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 1 month ago
This interview is an excerpt from our recent guide, The Future of Cybersecurity, which examines 15 trends transforming the way government safeguards information and technology.In the wake of a several […]
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Keep Your Eye on IoT, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
The Internet of Things – it’s a phrase that sounds as ominous as it is ambiguous. Many of us have heard of the Internet of Things (IoT), but everyone seems to have a different understanding of exactly what it […] -
Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Government Calling? Don’t Get Scammed, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
If you’ve used the Internet even once in your life, you’re probably familiar with scams. From the more obvious pop-up viruses to the well-disguised phishing emails, scams are an ever-present nuisance in our lives […]
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Revitalizing the Federal Workforce, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
Managers as a whole are an integral part of the employee experience. We remember the good ones – and we really remember the bad ones. Because they are so involved in day-to-day activities, the way your manager […]
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Stopping Tragedy in Its Tracks, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
On April 5, 2010, disaster struck Montcoal, West Virginia. Late in the afternoon, an explosion rocked the small town’s Upper Big Branch coal mine. After four days of attempted rescue, none of the 29 miners […] -
Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, The Aftermath of the OPM Hack, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
When news first broke of the OPM hack back in June, few understood the massive scale of the attack. Originally thought to have affected 4 million federal employees, estimates quickly rose to over 22 million […]
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Employee training and behavior analysis are part of the solution that seems to be ignored in a lot of plans for how to deal with attacks like this.
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Social Media in an Emergency, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Tumblr – these social media giants are just a few on a growing list of social networking platforms sprawling across the internet. Millions of people across the world use […]
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Great write up… I have more questions to ask about the example re the Nashua government.
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, When Heroes Come Home, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
Each year, more than 200,000 military service members return from active duty tours abroad back to civilian life. These typically young individuals often have little workforce or educational experience outside of […] -
Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Making Bureaucracy Better, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
Bureaucracy – it’s not a word that inspires a whole lot of positive feelings these days. To the public, it can symbolize government inefficiency and unresponsiveness. To the federal worker, it often represents a […]
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Interesting article! Makes me wonder if there are ways to update my agency’s bureaucracy.
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, When Good Isn’t Good Enough – Cyber Edition, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
In the wake of the OPM breach back in June, the federal government has been scrambling to patch cybersecurity vulnerabilities across the country. Federal CIO Tony Scott ordered a 30-day sprint, which tasked […]
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Listen, Learn, then Lead, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
When he first joined the Navy 23 years ago, Kevin Hannes was taught a simple motto: listen, learn, and then lead. After retiring from the Navy, Hannes still felt the call to serve the American people. He soon […]-
Great example and keen observation on how agencies can join forces to do more than each can do alone. How can we create that “unity of effort” more in routine operations, as well?
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Fascinating post, thanks!
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Who Wants to Be the Boss?, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
It’s no secret that federal employees are not always satisfied with their agency – but what about federal executives? A new survey out of Vanderbilt University, titled “Survey on the Future of Government Service,” […]
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Also, don’t forget the importance of developing those talented individuals so they can keep their skills sharp and develop new skills to keep up with changing technologies, processes, policies, etc.
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Awesome blog! Thank you! I would say that state service is very similar. And training? Even when someone finds their own seminar or workshop or whatever training, most believe that they won’t be approved the time to take the class. Thus, they don’t bother to even ask because they have to prove all their work will be done ahead of time and why bother? If you have the time to get things done ahead, you should be doing more. So much depends on an individual supervisor. If that particular supervisor does not see the potential then it won’t happen. I’ve lucked out recently in that my supervisor has not questioned me about the time I spend on govloop as she sees my work is done and my reports are in on time. Wasn’t always so lucky.
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Thanks for an insightful article. You hit on something that is often left out of the conversation on hiring and maintaining talent…empowerment. The conversations always seem to focus on money, yet most of us govies know that money is not the primary reason people enter public service. Employee and manager empowerment, acknowledgement, and as Lisa and Juana mentioned- development, is what causes people to have satisfaction in the public sector workplace. People need to be acknowledged for their dedication and innovation. By the way…NOT a paper certificate to throw in the drawer with the rest of them!
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Data May be Open, but is it Secure?, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
“It would be false to say that people are happily sharing their data with us.” That’s how the Department of Defense’s Col. Bob Saxon explained his agency’s efforts to open up government data. For all of its […]
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, How to Build a Better Agency, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 2 months ago
In the early 2000s, the manager of the Oakland Athletics began using players’ performance data to build a better baseball team. Chris Curry, Director of Homeland Security and Justice Issues at the GAO, believes […]
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Having worked with the dedicated young FEMACorps trmembers, I can say that I was truly inspired by their energy and camaraderie. It’s a shame that we don’t focus on their contributions and accomplishments. However, this is no different than how we treat most Federal employees. We focus on getting them onboard and then neglect to provide systems for tracking accomplishments, collect feedback, or developing their skills. This neglect results in lower FEVS scores.
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Saving Our Seas, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 3 months ago
It’s no secret that the ocean is a vast space. Comprising over 90 percent of the Earth’s habitable space, it seems impossible that humans could have a serious impact on this massive environment teeming with life. […] -
Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, The Value of Volunteering, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 3 months ago
“Be servants of peace. Weep with those who are sorrowful, rejoice with those who are joyful, teach those who are ignorant. Care for those who are sick. Serve your families. Serve your neighbors. Serve your cities. […]
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EXCELLENT article! Thank you for writing this! I help manage AmeriCorps state grants in Arkansas and I see first-hand the value of volunteering and national service each and every day. Thanks for spreading the word about AmeriCorps, VISTA, and National Service.
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, SharePoint: 5 Things You Should Know, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 3 months ago
When I walked into a breakout session titled “SharePoint: Best Practices,” at the 2015 Next Generation of Government Summit, I’m pretty sure I was the only person in the room who had no idea what SharePoint even […]
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, 9 Books To Change the Way You Work, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 3 months ago
After a long day at the office, the last thing most of us want to do is sit and read a book. But reading in the evening, especially before bed, can actually help you de-stress, get more sleep, and even improve […]
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Is the only way to get the titles of the books to listen to the audio?
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Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, A New Way to Fight Cancer, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 3 months ago
Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer. While current treatments cure about half of the people who develop cancer, many are not so fortunate: last year, 580,000 people died of cancer in America […] -
Olivia Jefferson wrote a new post, Reframing American Politics, on the site GovLoop 5 years, 3 months ago
At the age of 33, Don Ness was elected mayor of Duluth, Minnesota. Once an industrial heavyweight on par with Detroit, Duluth had a soaring 20 percent unemployment rate. Although decline had stabilized by the time […]
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This is scary to know that many will fall for this approach. Filing a report to the FTC can seem like over kill but it helps others from being victims of these scams.