You really can have the whole world in your hands! The ArcGIS App is now available for use on Android phones as well as the iPhone and the Windows Phone 7. What does this app have to offer? The ArcGIS App for Smartphones and Tablets lets users navigate maps, collect and report data, and performRead… Read more »
The New Zealand Government’s “Social Media in Government: Hands-on Toolbox” was written to assist practitioners with setting up social media accounts. The guide is written for public servants with limited exposure to social media tools and offers guidance on how to start using social media at their agency. Here is a quick excerpt from theRead… Read more »
Happy Friday everyone! The last time we checked in with the GEICO Gecko he was hanging out in Brooklyn. Well, since then he’s traveled a long way! Where has he found himself? Check out this week’s GEICO Friday Fun Video to find out! Shake it Gecko! ——————————— GEICO was created in 1936 to provide autoRead… Read more »
Today Expert Labs released their Federal Social Media Index (FSMI). According to the FSMI website, “We rank which federal agencies are doing the best job of engaging on social media through Twitter (and soon, through Facebook and Google+).” Expert Labs says they are constantly looking for ways to improve their methodology and improve how FSMIRead… Read more »
The Washington Post reports that in September the Postal Service waived the requirement that stamp honorees must be deceased for 5 years. The Post Office then asked citizens to nominate who they would like to see on stamps. Since the announcement, the Post Office has received over 1,500 submissions by mail and 1,000 through socialRead… Read more »
Being a government worker is a thankless job in most instances and that’s just not cool. Here at GovLoop we see the great work govies do day in and day out and we want to do something to say thanks. After all you are the people who make our community so great. On December 8thRead… Read more »
The Phone Tips & Tricks series is supported by the Sprint Federal Employee Discount Program. To find awesome discounts visit the Sprint Federal Employee Discount resource center today. Today, some members of the GovLoop team headed to a DC lunch hot-spot for a special treat. They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch,Read… Read more »
Let’s face it, we live in a world that is growing more accustom to having information instantly at their fingertips. This has caused an overwhelming push for government to embrace mobility…and fast. SAP Public Services is inviting the GovLoop community to join us in a casual online chat to help you with some of yourRead… Read more »
Attention all GovLoopers with GEICO policies! Are you the next face of GEICO? As a proud supporter of Federal employees, GEICO is inviting a few policyholders to GEICO’s headquarters for a day of food, fun and freebies on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 1:00 pm. GEICO also wants to hear your stories! Participants will beRead… Read more »
Here on GovLoop we love our hard working govies. We know that getting big things done in government can be a challenge that requires a lot of collaboration. Multiple layers and multiple levels of government need to work together as one to solve problems and make government even better! How do you get the membersRead… Read more »