Miscellaneous

Netflix Movie Recommendations: Secret to the Value of Social Networking?

Netflix is a subscription based DVD rental service that lets its customers browse thousands of movies online and then delivers them though the mail system. With so many movie choices available and to be competitive with brick and mortar rental establishments, Netflix has improved its customer satisfaction though numerous user interface improvements, movie distribution centers,Read… Read more »

Using Less Energy is Good for the Business of Government

For 40 years, Earth Day has helped us all realize that simple acts can make a big difference in using our resources more wisely! Saving energy is something we can all do, and it doesn’t require a lot of effort to make a difference. Which got us thinking… We all know that the federal governmentRead… Read more »

Federal Eye: Eye Opener: A supporting acting nod to TSA

Happy Tuesday! The Transportation Security Administration is back in the spotlight again, playing a prominent role in the new movie, “She’s Out of My League.” The comedy debuted over the weekend and stars Jay Baruchel, who plays Kirk, a TSA security agent at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Kirk wins the affection of “the perfect woman”Read… Read more »

OFCCP Audits: How Will You Answer the Outreach to Veterans and Persons with Disabilities Questions?

(Originally posted on www.HireMilitary.com on March 5, 2010) I’ve recently come across some LinkedIn discussions, blogs and articles on Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) audits. The one thing that seems to be catching HR professionals by surprise during the audits is the OFCCP’s interest in their company’s demonstrated outreach to veterans and personsRead… Read more »

March Madness!!!

Greetings from the Hokie Guru… been a while since I’ve posted here… and I’m in this Executve Master of Public Policy graduate education program at Georgetown University (for Inspector General personnel… you can see more about our mission right here)… it’s taking quite a bit of my time. you can see the curriculum right here.Read… Read more »

Jon Hemler, medical school student on a mission, answers the question “Why do you serve?”

As we continue to tell these great stories answering the question “why do you serve,” I have thought often of my best friend. A medical school at the University of Virginia, Jon Hemler has already devoted his life, passion, and resources to healing others. He distinguishes himself daily as a “hero in our midst,” whetherRead… Read more »

TSP Talk – Fork in the Road

Weekly TSP Wrap-up from TSP Talk Breakout – Can it hold? Stocks had a rare down day on Friday after going nearly straight up for several weeks. While smaller capitalization stocks have led the way higher this year, they lagged this past week, but that is not necessarily a bad thing as the indexes haveRead… Read more »

GovGives: $5K Raised and A ‘Thank You’ from Antonia and the Triplets

As you know from our previous appeal and update, GovLoop rallied around David Broadwell and his family over the past couple weeks. We are pleased to announce that, on behalf of the GovLoop community, I visited the Broadwell family and presented a check for $5,000 to David and Antonia last week. They are a wonderfulRead… Read more »