Do you know about equal employment opportunity (EEO) in the federal government? If not, it may be time to learn more, especially as our nation, along with the federal workforce, becomes increasingly more diverse and inclusive. How much do you know about EEO? Can you learn more? The U.S. EEOC offers a variety of trainingRead… Read more »
With the evolving efficiency of technology… With the reliance on email… With buying from submitted offers and proposals… With the voicemail ‘barrier’ to talking directly… It is easy to lose sight of: It’s the people, not the paper. A face-to-face visit beats a pile of paper to get the right result.
What do you get when you combine a bunch of science geeks and a new technology app? The first government Vine of course! Bill Nye the Science Guy, LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow, anyone?), and another woman posted a 6 second welcome video to the students participating in the White House Science Fair. Bill Nye @thescienceguyRead… Read more »
At NextGen+, Mark Pine, the Deputy Director at the, Griffith Observatory just gave his speech on jumping sectors in your public career. He has held positions at NASA, JPL, the Private Sector, a Non-Profit (Astronomy), and currently City Government (Griffith Observatory). The Griffith Observatory is a free to the public museum/planetarium in Los Angeles. Mr.Read… Read more »
It’s a packed house for NextGen+ in Los Angeles. The festivities were kicked off by a rousing speech by Patrick Ibarra. “Reinventing Government in the 21st Century,” as his speech is aptly titled, keys in on two primary points: how Government is transforming and how you can contribute. Mr. Ibarra says, “leadership has nothing toRead… Read more »
I woke up this morning and checked my work email. Nothing new. Nothing interesting. As I browse the IRWeb, my internal IRS website, I notice that Wage and Investment has appointed a new executive to lead the Modernization Office. This is great news. Certainly…it is wonderful to hear that someone got promoted….wait, what? Someone gotRead… Read more »
Are you considering a career in the Federal Government but you want to enter the Federal space in the correct way? That is what I was thinking about 18 months ago. I was happy in my job as a coordinator in international development but I really wanted to get into the Federal system. My storyRead… Read more »
I recall with fond memories my earliest days of government service in the U.S. Navy. I had a sense that I was doing something special. I was young and idealistic. At the end of my tour, despite some bumps along the way, I left happy and interested in continuing my service to my country. IRead… Read more »
Interview: Innovation is the Magic Word Read Below or Download PDF If the 21st century (so far) had to be categorized by a word it would have to be “innovation”. It is a word that brings to mind the great advancements in technology, human to human interactions, human to computer interaction and more. The wayRead… Read more »
It is only a press release and I should not let it bother me, but I feel compelled to highlight the smoke and mirrors of a recent politician press release. Not much of substance typically happens at a Erie County Legislature meeting (Buffalo, NY). A typical Legislature meeting consists of resolutions honoring people who recentlyRead… Read more »