How to Think Outside of the Box in the Federal Government
Struggling with bureaucracy and red tape? Here are a few tips to think outside of the box in the public sector and enhance your career.
How to Make Your Government Smarter and More Sustainable
By now most local governments are familiar with and are working towards implementing smart cities programs. However, some cities are taking it one step further and are transforming their community in a sustainable way. Check out how you can utilize sustainable innovation in your local government.
The Rise of Toxic Leaders: Time to Revisit the Rules
Over my career, I have worked for many toxic leaders in many toxic organizations. As a result, I have become something of an expert on identifying the warning signs.
How to Agree to Disagree With Coworkers (Especially When It Comes to Politics)
As the presidential election nears, talking with your coworkers has gotten increasingly treacherous. Whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Green, independent, or undecided voter, in order to not make enemies at work, you need to learn how to agree to disagree.
Implementing Effective Enterprise Risk Management in Federal Government
Government faces increasing uncertainties as agencies pursue diverse and complex missions. That’s why more federal agencies are investing in Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), a discipline that addresses the full spectrum of an organization’s risks, including challenges and opportunities, and integrates them into an enterprisewide, strategically aligned portfolio view.
Know Your Facts: Federal Pay
Here are some facts on federal pay and why federal workers like you need and deserve a fair pay raise from Congress. Feel free to share them with friends, family, coworkers and elected representatives.
Bridging the Private-Public Sector Divide
As resources diminish and cyberthreats escalate, it’s more important than ever that government adopt risk-based tactics to maximize security. DHS is assisting in that effort with best practices and private-sector collaboration.
Show Me the Money
This govie has a hand in all things money in the City of Albany. Learn what challenges he faces and how he is helping citizens and the government thrive.
Meet GovLoop’s New Featured Bloggers!
Read on to meet the new GovLoop Featured Bloggers, who will be posting once a week for the next three months.
Read This Before You Volunteer for a Clinical Trial (and Then Sign Up)
The fact that I’ve decided to volunteer for a second trial apparently is not uncommon; data show that 95 percent of individuals who participated in a clinical trial would consider enrolling in another. But the fact that I chose to participate in even one clinical trial does make me somewhat unusual.