This article was originally posted on the IBM Center for the Business of Government Blog by Dan Chenok and John Lainhart. In the face of ever-increasing cybersecurity risks, significant attention is being paid toward improving preparedness and response of agencies, vulnerabilities and threats. throughout the public sector. Two ways to go about supporting these activitiesRead… Read more »
The Coalition For Change, Inc. (C4C), a support network and civil rights advocacy group, which formed to combat employment discrimination in the Federal workplace, says National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Commissioner, Adam Silver’s leadership-style serves as an excellent model for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and other federal agencies professing to weed out rampant discrimination inRead… Read more »
Do you ever wonder, “How can I make a difference when so many things around me seem out of my control?” An hour spent perusing print and online news media or even attending some organizational planning meetings would lead us to believe that all hope is lost and that the good in the world (andRead… Read more »
Amongst the “crazy brave to politically suicidal” recommendations in the National Commission of Audit report, there are three recommendations for Government 2.0 and eGovernment initiatives that should bring a glow to the heart of digital enthusiasts and pragmatists.Recommendation 61: Data says that the Australian Government should improve its data management and analytics capability, also improvingRead… Read more »
Seriously? Am I out of my mind? Wait. Before you jump to conclusions, and start thinking Donald Sterling, who has certainly made headlines recently for his view on race relations, white men DO belong in diversity discussions. I presented recently at the Executive Resource & Inclusion Council meeting, and was asked to speak specifically aboutRead… Read more »
Ever had a boss ask you to perform a task that was totally out of your area of expertise? Trying to work outside one’s comfort zone can bring up anxiety for even the most seasoned professional. But if leaders prioritize building up their employees’ strengths, they can improve morale and efficiency. According to a GallupRead… Read more »
http://www.psretirement.com/federal-postal-employee-retirement-planning/ If you are planning to retire in ONE year think about concentrating on a few things that might help to keep you on track and make certain you don’t miss out on anything. • Confirm when you will be eligible to receive your full retirement benefit. FERS Eligibility CSRS Eligibility • Have a benefitRead… Read more »
http://www.psretirement.com/getting-ready-for-federal-retirement/ Getting ready for retirement means putting plans in place for perhaps one of the biggest transitions you will make in your life. Some things you should consider if you are planning to retire in 5 years. • Have a Federal Employee Benefit Analysis performed. • Ask your employer exactly what they can do inRead… Read more »
Public Service Recognition Week starts this Sunday, May 4, and we need your help! We’ve just launched the first-ever effort to thank public servants virtually via Thunderclap, and we encourage you to take a moment right now to sign up via your Facebook or Twitter accounts. It’s easy to do. Just click Thunderclap. Please alsoRead… Read more »
As I helped pull material together for our Annual Report this year, it occurred to me that we have so many incredible stories coming out of our communities program, the Brigade, and that it was worth taking the time to highlight a few of them. These dedicated volunteers spend their precious free time building andRead… Read more »