Everybody’s doing it. Should you? Are you trying to decide whether to create a stronger digital presence? Have you dabbled with social media but aren’t sure what to do next? Have you experimented with different tools and technologies and find you’re disappointed by the results? If you (or someone you know) can answer “yes” toRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Between 2009 and 2012, 45 states have made significant changes to their retirement plans. So what changed and how can government workers prepare for retirement most effectively? Insider tips from Elizabeth Kellar and Joshua Franzel. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But upRead… Read more »
17th Annual EXCEL TRAINING CONFERENCEEXamining Conflicts in Employment LawsAugust 12-14, 2014 San Diego, California Registration and additional information coming soon! Interested in being a presenter at EXCEL? We are seeking EEO professionals, industry consultants, professional speakers and trainers, and industry suppliers who can expand the knowledge base of attendees, presenting new twists on old ideas/practices,Read… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: If you were scrolling through government publications in the wake of the Tuesday’s State of the Union, you were probably not surprised to see headlines decrying the lack of mentions of feds or government reforms in the speech. Besides a reform to contractor pay and a new focus on permitting challenges,Read… Read more »
If you were scrolling through government publications in the wake of the Tuesday’s State of the Union, you were probably not surprised to see headlines decrying the lack of mentions of feds or government reforms in the speech. Besides a reform to contractor pay and a new focus on permitting challenges, actual government reforms wereRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: In the past year, feds have been furloughed, sequestered and had their pay frozen, and yet when the shutdown shuttered government offices for much of the month of October, most feds, caught in partisan politics, just wanted to return to work. It is that single minded determination that is often overlookedRead… Read more »
You may scoff, but in my opinion, very few employees are as tough and resilient as government employees. In the past year, feds have been furloughed, sequestered and had their pay frozen, and yet when the shutdown shuttered government offices for much of the month of October, most feds, caught in partisan politics, just wantedRead… Read more »
The latter half of 2013 was a tough time for public programs. The difficulties surrounding the launch of healthcare.gov have been well documented. And in November, a fatal construction accident at the site of the future World Cup venue in São Paolo confirmed suspicions that Brazil would not make many of its FIFA-mandated December 31Read… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Hiring is one of the biggest challenges in government. Getting the right people in the right position is key for an effective government. Just as hiring the right NIH scientist is key to curing disease so too is hiring the right procurement official. However, well-trained procurement officials are hard to findRead… Read more »
Hiring is one of the biggest challenges in government. Getting the right people in the right position is key for an effective government. Just as hiring the right NIH scientist is key to curing disease so too is hiring the right procurement official. However, well-trained procurement officials are hard to find and the lack ofRead… Read more »