IT Modernization has long been a hot and buzzy topic across federal, state and local government, and that is especially true in 2018. But for government employees like you, just trying to get through your day-to-day, all the buzz about IT modernization can seem high level and inapplicable to the important work you do. HowRead… Read more »
Potential threats to an agency’s data can come in many forms. Insider and cyberthreats can delete or alter data but physical threats like hurricanes, fires, tornados and other natural disasters also have the ability to destroy servers, rendering an agency’s data useless. The only way to truly protect your data is to have a disasterRead… Read more »
Citizens are the central figures for all federal, state and local agencies. And it’s the citizens who fund the government, so serving them effectively is paramount. But figuring out how to meet their needs, especially when technology is constantly evolving, can be challenging. Join us and our panel of experts for an online discussion on Wednesday,Read… Read more »
The good place – it’s the idealized place in your career. It’s where you want to end up. The pinnacle. The corner office. But how do you get there? Those questions can be especially difficult to answer for government employees because the government career structure can seem limiting. Join us on Wednesday, June 27 from 2-3pm ET/11am-noonRead… Read more »
Cloud implementation, integration and delivery once again topped the National State Chief Information Officer’s list of priorities facing state CIOs in 2018. The same is true on the local government side of the equation, with organizations pursuing infrastructure-as-a-service and platform-as-a-service models. However, now that those deployments are being realized, governments are looking for more opportunitiesRead… Read more »
Many factors play into health equity: access to healthy foods, quality healthcare, jobs, community support, and social determinants of health among others. The opioid and homelessness epidemics are two issues that many communities face and often affect the same populations, further exacerbating the issues. Overcoming these challenges requires inter-departmental collaboration and working with non-profits andRead… Read more »
Never-ending email threads, tense or unproductive meetings, confusing feedback, disorganized project management. Bad communication isn’t just annoying, it can significantly impact morale and quality of work. Learning how to communicate effectively – especially at work – is one of the most important assets you have in your career arsenal. Join NextGen Nation online on Thursday, JuneRead… Read more »
Government is on the brink of a transformation – will you be part of it? Across all levels of government, modernization is the name of the game. And in order to take advantage of that transformation, agencies need to think outside the box, they will need innovation! On Wednesday, June 20 from 10am-4:00pm ET/ 7am-1:00pmRead… Read more »
Budgets are getting tighter and resources are being spread especially 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, agencies can leverage public transit, traffic and carpooling data to better understand local transportation needs and improve mobility. ButRead… Read more »
Ever wonder what your boss is really thinking? What are their secrets to success? How can you make it to the top of your agency just like they did? Sometimes the road to success in your public service career can be hard to navigate. Fortunately, there is a lot to learn from folks who haveRead… Read more »