About 1% or 1,350 cases (sum of the 2 figures shown in red) of the approximately 150,000 completed investigations received by DISCO each year result in clearance denial or revocation. About 20% to 30% of cases decided by DOHA Administrative Judges are appealed by either the applicant or the DOHA Department Counsel. While 99% mayRead… Read more »
There’s been a lot of discussion on teleworking since the passing of the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 earlier this month, but a survey from CDW-G and HP indicates that teleworking is already a big part of many of our lives. I recently posted this blog at FedScoop about the results of the survey. AsRead… Read more »
This week’s questions come from federal managers at the U.S. Departments of Education and Energy. Please continue sharing your ideas and questions by leaving a comment or emailing me at [email protected]. To continue reading, please click here.
Dr. Jane Lubchenco is a marine ecologist and environmental scientist who is the first woman administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). In this role, she manages nearly 13,000 employees who are working to understand and predict changes in the Earth’s environment, from the depths of the ocean to the surface of theRead… Read more »
While gazing at the Public Sector Digital IQ Rankings, I was happy to see that the White House was ranked No. 2. The rankings commented that “From open-sourced contests to balance the budget to weekly presidential addresses on YouTube, the White House leads by example.” I couldn’t agree more. I was very impressed when IRead… Read more »
I have been a fan of many of the weekly Twitter-based chats as they provide a great place for education and for networking. This week I will be hosting the #SocialMedia chat at Noon, ET, and we will be discussing Government 2.0, I would encourage both public and private sector people to jump in, weighRead… Read more »
Thoughtful article in Government Security News on using social media to communicate faster in a disaster…see what you think… http://www.gsnmagazine.com/article/21921/social_media_can_help_you_communicate_faster_disas
Each year, Deloitte recognizes the fastest growing companies in the technology realm through the Technology Fast 500 EMEA program. 500 movers and shakers are ranked each year and the 2010 list was announced this past week. Winners were announced at a prestigious awards ceremony held in London. The top five fastest growing companies in theRead… Read more »
Today President Obama announced a federal pay freeze for Federal employees. If you haven’t heard, here’s all the details from our friends at the Washington Post: Obama announces two-year pay freeze for federal workers Of course, GovLooper Candace Riddle has already posted a forum about inviting you to: SOUND OFF: Your Thoughts on the FederalRead… Read more »
Just curious as to what everyone thinks of the pay freeze. http://www.govexec.com/story_page.cfm?articleid=46596&dcn=todaysnews