Gentlereaders: This is the title of an editorial in the Washington Post on Saturday, January 2, 2010. And as you can see from the national statistic on the bottom half of this article, crime is indeed down and down considerably. There are two thoughts that come to our minds when discussing the decline if crime.Read… Read more »
The other day Joe said, “I like your posts. I was there when some of the events you write about happened, and the others fit my philosophy. People need a philosophy to understand what they learn.” Stoat told me about a study that showed that a high percentage of Marine Corps officers never achieve theRead… Read more »
OPM and GSA have teamed up to host this blog about telework in the Federal government. A number of specific questions are posed to frame the discussion. They are especially interested in learning about viable solutions to telework challenges. In addition to providing your own unique ideas, you have the opportunity to vote on solutionsRead… Read more »
It was all over the news yesterday. Heard it on the radio, read it in the paper and online as well. Job Satisfaction is at an all-time low. 43% of Americans are happy in their jobs nowadays. This is according to the Conference Board research group who has been tracking job satisfaction for over 22Read… Read more »
Originally posted by Monster Government Solutions on Unleash the Monster The start of the New Year has our team contemplating what 2010 will bring to HR departments across the government. Here are a couple of areas where we are sure to see a focus on in the coming year: o The hiring process. For aRead… Read more »
1. Being in Australia, can you give a bit of background on what you do and how it corresponds to a similar role/function in US government? Have been in Australia 40 years. Came from the UK. Started life as an educator then had opportunities to branch out. Broadly speaking have worked in the human resources/organisationalRead… Read more »
Influence is the key to any leadership role. Some folks do not like talking about it, but power and influence are natural phenomena in organizations and in leadership roles. People who want power and influence often try not to appear as if they are seeking it, and some people who have power and influence areRead… Read more »
EasyTabs.dwp Being an IT person that has been “embedded” in the comptroller organization at USSOCOM has been a great experience. Since I live and breathe their business each day (for the past 11 years), it has allowed me to learn how they interact with their various business partners during budget cycles, Congressional interactions, and theRead… Read more »
I just found out from a VA rep there is NO INCREASE in VA disability/compensation for this year. How does this happen? Prices going up on everything, we are asked to do more with less, and then the government, we support, FAILS to support the Vets. How can we help stimulate the economy without theRead… Read more »
Certainly, I am not fantasizing magic filled utopia where happiness radiates all around and unicorns slide down rainbows into pools of blueberry jam, but let’s be realistic about the situation here. We are living in a time of shrinking budgets and disappearing funds with no relief in sight. The key is doing more with less,Read… Read more »