I’ve lost count of the number of times over the last decade that I’ve watched presentations that make reference to the generational differences in workplace motivation between the Baby Boomers and the younger generations of X (~1961 to ~1981) and Y (~1982 to ~1999). For the most part, they all tend to focus on theRead… Read more »
Thought this article from Forbes magazine was worth posting: How Facebook Ruined My CareerChristopher Steiner and Helen Coster 04.13.10, 9:50 AM ET With 400 million registered users, Facebook is a great place to find a job. For more than a few cavalier souls, it’s a great place to lose one, too. By now you’d thinkRead… Read more »
(WASHINGTON)—The Transportation Security Administration’s response to the American Federation of Government Employees’ petition for exclusive union representation at TSA is “no surprise,” AFGE National President John Gage said today. “We always expected this issue to be decided by the full Authority.” In a creative bid to move the action forward, AFGE in February filed aRead… Read more »
(Washington) Gabrielle Martin, president of the National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216, AFGE/AFL-CIO, will testify on April 14, 2010, in Room H-309 of the U.S. Capitol, before the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House Committee on Appropriations. At this open witness hearing, Martin will express support for increasing funding forRead… Read more »
(Washington) Gabrielle Martin, president of the National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216, AFGE/AFL-CIO, will testify on April 14, 2010, in Room H-309 of the U.S. Capitol, before the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House Committee on Appropriations. At this open witness hearing, Martin will express support for increasing funding forRead… Read more »
I work with a particular government agency that is quite hesitant about entering the social world due to legal and liability concerns. The problems seem to always revert back to the inability to monitor and edit the content posted on the agency’s social sites. My question is: How is every other government entity out thereRead… Read more »
Risk Management AssessmentAre You Gambling With Your Contingency Plan? Answer these questions to find out! Comment and share your answers below. 1) Is your company delaying important continuity plan updates due to scarce resources? 2) Are you spending too much time and energy assessing risks and aren’t sure how to distill the data into aRead… Read more »
Originally published by John Kamensky of the The IBM Center for Government on 04/12/2010 While Jonathan Breul is attending the IRMCO Conference in Cambridge, Maryland, I’m attending the annual conference of the American Society for Public Administration in San Jose, California. I understand it’s sunny in Cambridge. . . it’s rainy in San Jose! Today,Read… Read more »
Here are two upcoming presentations on the budget outlook for states — Event: It’s Not Over Yet –The Fiscal Hangover in the States Thursday, April 15th 4:00-6:00 P.M. American Foreign Service Association — 2101 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 Reception to follow at Tonic Restaurant – 2nd Floor 2036 G Street NW Featuring ScottRead… Read more »
I often say to people, “I finally work in a place where I love going to work on Monday and miss leaving on a Friday.” How many of you can say that about your job? But why do I love my job? Is it because I like the type of work that’s involved? Absolutely! HowRead… Read more »