Hello, Mike here. I received a multi-address email last week from somebody in an IG shop. The text included, as I recollect, the words ‘media’ ‘social’ and ‘strategy’; that’s all that stuck to me and I’ve misplaced the email. I’d like a chance to respond but need more specific info on what’s wanted, like ‘who,Read… Read more »
The White House and Congress appear to be on the verge of closing a new agreement to fix the debt ceiling, a deal that features massive cuts and no new revenue. What does this mean for federal workers? While the deal does not include explicit cuts for federal workers, that doesn’t mean they won’t feelRead… Read more »
This week’s Project of the Week is brought to you by one of GovLoop’s 2011 Major Partners, Google. As the year continues they will be present on GovLoop to help answer any questions you have within the Google for Gov group right here on GovLoop. Dr. GovLoop recently corresponded with Google and what all theyRead… Read more »
Rather than be a fountain of information on the “how-to,” I give various perspectives, especially my own, on the obvious. Now, that perspective may be from the point of view of the potential trainee or employee, training manager, developer, designer or presenter–or the manager who is looking at training. As to how exactly to performRead… Read more »
Although we are just waiting on the vote to seal the Debt Crisis deal, here is a write up from the Washington Post on how a default would impact federal workers: Q & A: Default and Federal Workers Favorite
I recently read a blog that posed this question: Based on recent workforce trends, is the 40-hour work week considered part time for white-collar professionals? How does this play out among the federal workforce? What are the implications of these trends if true? – Two under-40 female Department of Energy employees (GS-9 and GS-13) LikeRead… Read more »
The federal government faces an estimated annual structural deficit of $500 billion to $700 billion. A deficit of this magnitude represents a major threat to the economic health of the nation. The structural deficit is defined as the portion of the total annual deficit that results from a fundamental imbalance in receipts and expenditures, notRead… Read more »
{Originally published at GovWin.com, a Deltek network.} Though federal government positions are reputed to be more stable, their growth is slow due to cost-cutting measures. Contractor employment, however, is expected to grow. In just one example, the number of IT security personnel on the federal payroll is expected to increase to 61,000 by 2015, manyRead… Read more »
Crucial Point is part of the FulcrumIT team, which supports the JDISS program office in Suitland, MD. Crucial Point support to this team has resulted in lots of positive feedback for our company’s ability, hard work and mission-focus. Client satisfaction and our ability to exceed requirements is now fueling more growth. We are hiring immediatelyRead… Read more »
Government Executive reported today that the Center for Disease Control’s BioSense Program will be moving to the cloud. Officials believe that the move to the cloud will increase collaboration and save the agency money. The BioSense Program was created in 2002 to provide early detection of illness and outbreaks of disease that could be anRead… Read more »