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Perspectives from the past – Former OPM directors weigh in on the shutdown

It has been 17 years since the federal government last faced a partial shutdown. 9/11 changed the government, leaving federal employees, citizens and even government decision-makers confused about what a shutdown would mean. Every shutdown is different. The politics that cause them are different. Because of technology and structural overhauls, the way the government functionsRead… Read more »

The Importance of September 30

When you show up for work tomorrow, the 4th quarter will be in play. We all love a 4th quarter comeback. Why not let that comeback be you. That’s right, three quarters down, and one to go.. are you going to use it to finish the year strong? Think about it…the year is now 75%Read… Read more »

Tell us why your job matters: Why shouldn’t the gov shutdown?

Government shutdown — it has taken up days and weeks of energy, time and money. And just about everybody thinks it makes no sense — and it is no way to run any organization, let alone the government. But beyond that, most observers believe there are scores of ripple effects. GovLoop’s Steve Ressler was quotedRead… Read more »

Shutdown Countdown 5 Days – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The government will run out of money on Monday causing a government shutdown for the first time in 18 years. There are lots of ideas but no consensus about how to keep doors open on federal agencies. We look at the options with budget guru Stan Collender. GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER shutdown readerRead… Read more »

Why is gov on the brink of another shutdown? Congress? 6 reasons why

The government will run out of money on Monday causing a government shutdown for the first time in 18 years. There are lots of ideas but no consensus about how to keep doors open on federal agencies. Yesterday the House passed a temporary funding bill last week that would keep federal agencies, including the DefenseRead… Read more »

Digital Era Careers: Putting Things in Perspective

On September 12, 2013 I had the pleasure of speaking to both MBA and undergraduate students at the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business. I was invited by professors Mary Hinesly and Amy Young to give a presentation entitled Your Digital Era Career to their Social Media and the Changing Nature of Business CommunicationRead… Read more »

Shutdown Update: Senate votes to debate spending

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: As the days tick by the likelihood of a government shutdown goes up. So what does that mean for you, the government employee? What does it really mean to you in a legal sense? Will you get paid? Are you essential or nonessential? What will happen if the government actually shutsRead… Read more »

Shutdown – What are your legal rights?

As the days tick by the likelihood of a government shutdown goes up. So what does that mean for you, the government employee? What does it really mean to you in a legal sense? Will you get paid? Are you essential or nonessential? What will happen if the government actually shuts down? There are aRead… Read more »