Yearly Archives: 2009

Billions of dollars lay in wait for technology companies serving the government. Will you get your share?

The $789 billion stimulus package dictates spending in specific areas to improve our highways, our electrical grid, and our healthcare system, just to name a few. Almost every aspect will involve an investment in technology. Join us on June 4th to explore how contract vehicles can be used to maximize opportunities. It’s a team effortRead… Read more »

How was RACO?

I wanted to be there and got some tweets from you Robin. How was it? Do you have time to blog your thoughts? sheesh, I have rants galore that I need to move over here.

This Week’s Edition of Inside the Net – New Seminars, New Videos, Live Event Video Feeds and Job Seekers Questions

New Patra Frame seminars In addition to our live coverage of the June 4 Cleared Job Fair, the event will also offer two informative, new seminars developed and being presented by human resources professional Patra Frame: “Success to Success” Focuses on professionals’ successes during their career and build upon this in their resumes, interviews andRead… Read more »

Federal Eye: Livermore Lab Loses Laptops

The federal government has managed to (at least temporarily) misplace more laptops, according to the Energy Department’s internal watchdogs. An inventory review at California’s Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory turned up missing laptops and other office equipment, stemming mostly from last year’s dismissal of more than 2,000 employees. Employees also reported the theft of government-issued laptopsRead… Read more »

Web 2.0 as a Means to $AVE

I just read an article on a new study from Watson Wyatt Worldwide which indicates that employers are looking to get the most out of their HR technology — shocking considering this economy, eh? So what did the survey say about utilizing social networking to communicate internally and making the investment now with the gaolRead… Read more »

Have a question for June 4th panel on Gov 2.0 and the web at the National Press Club?

Hi folks – I’m moderating a great panel this Thursday AM at the National Press Club: http://forumone.com/content/calendar/detail/3188 Speakers include: – Craig Newmark, founder of Craigslist will provide opening remarks. – Darren Krape, State Department: Public Diplomacy 2.0 – Daniel Luxenberg and Sanjay Koyani, FDA: Gov 2.0 and Peanut Product Recall – Marcus Peacock, formerly EPA:Read… Read more »

2009 Best Places to Work – Rankings for Federal Government

Here’s the Partnership for Public Service and American University Institute for the Study of Public Policy Implementation 2009 rankings for the best places to work in the federal government. Best Places to Work in the Federal Government You can dig deeper into the report and find rankings for large, small and agency departments. Looks likeRead… Read more »

Transparency and Open Government Newsletter

President Obama’s January 21 open government memorandum calls for transparency, participation and collaboration in government. These three concepts have been underlying American democracy since the start, but never have they been so central to a presidential vision. With advanced technologies and creative use of the Internet, a commitment to open government will go a longRead… Read more »