During the 17-day Federal government shutdown my company, Corner Alliance Inc., had to make some tough decisions. Many of our employees were not able to perform work (read: make money) including myself. I worked the first week of the shutdown on internal Corner Alliance tasks, like our website and a Virtual Participation Best Practices document.Read… Read more »
I was having a discussion recently with a city council member about our Civinomicon event coming up in November. He was really excited about the event format, the whole idea of breaking off into small groups and pitching ideas seemed like a really important exercise to him. Unfortunately, he became dismayed when I mentioned whoRead… Read more »
There is such a good story surrounding GSA, it’s a story of innovation and stewardship for the government. I feel that story needs to be front and center for people. I feel even though I am no longer in a leadership position at GSA, it is still a good thing to do, to carry thatRead… Read more »
Summary: If you’re contemplating establishing a Pinterest presence for your organization, or are just getting started, the nine pointers in this post will help you develop a plan for managing your engagement both initially and over time. These tips are primarily targeted to organizations that aren’t focused on individual consumers (i.e., BtoB enterprises, nonprofit organizations,Read… Read more »
Now that a semblance of normality has returned to Washington it’s time to ask an important question: What are the shutdown’s costs to the federal workforce? We know the tangible costs in terms of dollars. But what about the hidden costs which are more difficult to measure? In addition to lost economic productivity and America’sRead… Read more »
Quote: “The purpose of our lives is to add value to the people of this generation and those that follow.” – Buckminster Fuller The Law of Income states, “You will be paid in direct proportion to the value you deliver according to the marketplace.” Another way to think of it is, how many people doRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The government did more than furlough 800,000 federal employees, it also caused industries to furlough thousands. What’s worse, during the shutdown contracts were halted and no new RFP’s were issued. So what are the lasting impacts of the shutdown on contractors? The SEVEN stories that impact your life The General ServicesRead… Read more »
The government did more than furlough 800,000 federal employees, it also caused industries to furlough thousands. Take Lockheed Martin for example, they furloughed about 2,400 workers and unlike their federal counterparts their contractors won’t be receiving backpay. What’s worse, during the shutdown contracts were halted and no new RFP’s were issued. So what are theRead… Read more »
Like you, we’re breathing a giant sigh of relief that the federal government shutdown has ended and that hundreds of government employees are finally able to go back to work. But as much as you may want to jump back into the projects you were working on, it’s hard to ignore that the public’s confidenceRead… Read more »
While the government shutdown is over for now, the calamitous costs to America and the world linger. The most blatant financial costs have resulted from a major “sucker punch” to the gut of the fragile U.S. economy. This occurred at an inopportune time for America. Like a boxer absorbing a knock out blow, we wereRead… Read more »