When the Telework Enhancement Act (TEA) became law in December 2010 proponents of working remotely had good reason to cheer. Yet today most telework programs at federal agencies still need further enhancement. Telework has been around the federal government in one form or another for at least a decade. Thus, agencies have already had plentyRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: There is really no way around it – the federal workforce is getting smaller. Budget cuts and the potential sequestration are forcing the issue. So what does that mean for the acquisition workforce going forward? Who stays? Click here for the full recap. The first new appointments to the Obama administrationRead… Read more »
There is really no way around it – the federal workforce is getting smaller. Budget cuts and the potential sequestration are forcing the issue. So what does that mean for the acquisition workforce going forward? Who stays? Stan Soloway is the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. His team has just completed theirRead… Read more »
The Certified Grants Management Specialist CGMS credential is now available. You can access information about this credential for grants professionals at NGMA.org and click on the left hand link that says CGMS Certification. For further information you can email Susan [email protected].
ARAPAHOE COUNTY 5334 S. Prince Street Littleton, CO 80120 http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/Jobs/HumanResources Invites Applications for the Position of: DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY $8,333.33 – $9,583.33 Monthly $100,000.00 – $115,000.00 Annually DEADLINE 02/18/13 DESCRIPTION Salary may be negotiable depending experience and qualifications. The Director of the Facilities and Fleet Management (FFM)Read… Read more »
“There is always a possibility of a shutdown or a continuing resolution. In reality we are used to this in government and especially at DHS we have processes and procedures in place. We are built for emergencies. Overtime you get better at pre-positioning contracts and educating the workforce for these budgetary times,” said Nick Nayak.Read… Read more »
Mistake 1. Thinking that leadership is something you learn to do. Leadership is not something you “do,” it is something you “be.” In other words, leadership is not a series of required actions you take, rather it is the essence of who you are, the impact you have on those around you. You don’t “learn”Read… Read more »
Update on 01/07/2013 I can’t believe I left this off the list – Business Model You! Building on the Lean Startup Model and the Business Model Canvas, BMY is a great visual thinking method to reevaluate your career and determine – on one page – what your skills are and how you bring value toRead… Read more »
Under the fiscal cliff agreement, the sequester has been postponed for two months, to March 2. The agreement also reduces the size of the sequester, from $109 billion to $85 billion, which will be squeezed into seven months, rather than nine. Provided there are no changes prior to March 2, discretionary spending will still needRead… Read more »
Winning breeds winning I admit it, I like to win. There is something about success that just makes me feel good. Maybe it’s just the endorphins talking, but sometimes that win or success seems to feed into the next. It turns out I’m not the only one. “The winner effect” describes a biochemical change thatRead… Read more »