The problems the government faces are now bigger and more complicated than ever before. Just look at the healthcare, immigration, regulation or even the federal pay debate. No longer do problems fit nicely into one agency or department. Therefore, the need for collaboration is more apparent than ever. But how do you collaborate in aRead… Read more »
Regardless of whether you work in the public or private sector, office politics are a fact of life. The web of office friendships, rivalries, and tensions that defines your workplace can either catapult your career forward or stop it in its tracks. If you’re going to get ahead or even survive in the workplace, youRead… Read more »
On a daily basis the FDNY is tasked with protecting New York City’s 322 square miles and 8+ million citizens. If that mission wasn’t big enough, in 2014, the biggest sporting event in America came calling – the Super Bowl. The FDNY had the mission-critical task of preserving the safety of NYC residents and thousandsRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Hurricane Sandy was one of the deadliest on record. To jump start the recovery process in 2012, the government created a $50 billion dollar Hurricane Sandy disaster relief fund. The money was a huge help, but tracking those funds could have been a nightmare. Meet the Sammies finalist who is keepRead… Read more »
Hurricane Sandy was one of the deadliest on record. The massive storm took the lives of 117 people in the United States and 69 more in Canada and the Caribbean. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) estimates that Sandy caused $5 billion dollars in losses: $4.75 billion in infrastructure damage and a further $246 million inRead… Read more »
This industry perspective tells the remarkable story of collaboration and technology that kept tourist and residents safe during the Super Bowl, including the technology solutions provided by Esri and PenBay that were deployed during Super Bowl XLVIII. We also feature interviews with: Deputy Commissioner Joel Golub, Chief Information Officer, FDNY Captain Steven Pollackov, FDNY GISRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: How to turn leaders into great leaders. Is the key a “gut feeling” coupled with lots of experience? Find out with career coach Julie Winkle Guillioni. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: The age of disruption – or destruction? ThereRead… Read more »
Young Government Leaders (YGL) and GovLoop present the NextGen Public Service Awards for superior public service and achievement. The 4th Annual NextGen Public Service Awards will be given at the 2014 NextGen Award’s Ceremony, which will kick off the NextGen Training Summit on July 23rd in Washington, DC. We have 18 finalists in six differentRead… Read more »
In my office, I sit right across from GovLoop president and founder Steve Ressler. I, the lowly summer fellow, have to work a mere two feet away from the man who hired me. All Steve has to do to get an update on my latest project is stand up and peer over the wall ofRead… Read more »
Government needs to become more agile and efficient in the way it combats cyberthreats. Explore our latest guide on the Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation (CDM) program to learn how. In our latest GovLoop Guide, we highlight the benefits, challenges and future outlook for the Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation Program (CDM). Be sure to view ourRead… Read more »