Silence can be a message, what if #ows embraced the 4thPlinth ideal? The #soc5 this week is really #soc1. I want to highlight some incredible public art that embraces the Social Enterprise ethic. The One & Other Project by Anthony Gormley in 2009 in the UK really exemplifies the magic that can happen when theRead… Read more »
Deltek Principal Analyst Brian Coyle reports. A few months back, President Obama announced a plan to offer greater flexibility from federal education mandates in exchange for a strong commitment to core reforms that boost student achievement. After the announcement, 11 states formally submitted to the U.S. Department of Education requests for waivers from key provisionsRead… Read more »
The following is a guest post from the PreventObesity.net team, who last week’s Partnership for a Healthier America’s (PHA) inaugural “Building a Healthier Future” summit, held at the Omni Shoreham Hotel here in Washington. The two-day event was jam-packed with newsworthy announcements and fun gossip, which we break down below. Moving Ahead In a keynoteRead… Read more »
Hi There, GovLoop! It’s great to be here and re-connect with friends in the Federal Government! To start off my blog, I’d like to begin with something that I’ve grown quite passionate about over the last year – project management and HR projects! I hope you enjoy my first post on Project Management Best PracticeRead… Read more »
MakeTheConnection.net asks, “Have you made the connection?” The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs catches a lot of flack in the media most of the time and while they have had some bumps in the road – there are VA programs worthy of recognition. One such program is MakeTheConnection.net. “Many of our Nation’s Veterans—from those whoRead… Read more »
With the White House announcing this week the revitalized push for better electronic records and content management within government, I suggest you check out my events page on GovLoop for an upcoming December 15 meeting with one of the foremost experts in the field (and a truly knowledgable and exciting speaker). You can also findRead… Read more »
Deltek Analyst Joanna Salini reports. Ohio may be the next state to employ a Blue Alert warning system. The state recently issued legislation SB258 to create a Blue Alert program and is awaiting passage by the Senate. The bill has already received support from Ohio’s Attorney General Mike DeWine. Blue Alerts function similar to AmberRead… Read more »
Rescission order creates gaping loophole for Social Security fraud, says union. The American Federation of Government Employees cried foul today on the Social Security Administration’s plans to rescind Social Security Rulings 66-1c and 91-1c, which allow the agency to question retirement allegations made by corporate officers and the self-employed. “Development of questionable retirement allegations haveRead… Read more »
Happy Friday everyone! The last time we checked in with the GEICO Gecko he was hanging out in Brooklyn. Well, since then he’s traveled a long way! Where has he found himself? Check out this week’s GEICO Friday Fun Video to find out! Shake it Gecko! ——————————— GEICO was created in 1936 to provide autoRead… Read more »
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