On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The 2013 shooting at the Navy Yard. The 2010 attack on the IRS building in Texas. The September 11th attacks. All of these disasters took place on federal property. Work should be safe. It’s that simple. But federal buildings are often the target of attacks. So how can government do aRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Could the budget process get easier with performance information? Yes! We get details from John Whitley, Senior Fellow with the Institute for Defense Analysis. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: What does Cantor’s primary defeat mean for you Big changesRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Space: the final frontier. When you look into the night sky, up at the stars, you can’t help but dream of exploration. A trip to the moon. A map of the constellations. A ride on a solar flare. But in 2011, NASA changed the space game: they terminated the space shuttleRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Summer’s here. Are you vacation ready? Can you step away from your phone and disconnect from email? We take a look at how to take a vacation with the Partnership for Public Service’s Tom Fox. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But upRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Too frequently, small government agencies are stifled by budget cuts, lack of funding, and the fear of being stonewalled by a higher branch. So what can be done? We take a look with the Partnership for Public Service. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights atRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: NASA has eyes in the skies, helping to monitor and protect us. Each day, NASA satellites collect and transmit valuable data about environmental conditions on earth, including climate change and the impact of natural disasters. Meet the Sammies finalist who is making it happen. You can find all of our programsRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: One of the biggest procurement programs underway is happening at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). They are using strategic sourcing to save time, resources and open up the contract to new prospects. So how is it going? We talk to NOAA’s Chief Acquisition Officer. You can find all ofRead… Read more »
Over 80% of employees see their organizations in the midst of a digital transformation, one that’s a response to disruptive technologies, market shifts and an increasingly empowered set of customers. This transformation is forcing leaders to step into new roles and take on new challenges. One place where this digital shift is taking place isRead… Read more »
On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: You and I know that government does remarkable work — work that changes the way the world works, work that saves lives, work that finds cures for diseases and protects our borders. Something needs to change. We need to find a way to honor public servants. Just like Bogart told BacallRead… Read more »
The 2008 economic recession hit states particularly hard. Tax revenue was plummeted. Budgets shrank. Simply put, economic times were tough. But in the five years since the recession, states have seen a bit of a recovery. A new S&P report ranks how states have recovered from the recession and warns some states about policies they’reRead… Read more »