Military Transition: What’s Networking
ClearedJobs.Net HR Strategist Patra Frame talks about the importance of networking, how to build your network and the challenges facing those transitioning from the military to the civilian world.
What is the value of our content? Or ‘show me the money’
I have been pondering what would happen to our digital content if I said to colleagues: ‘what would you do differently if you got a pound for every time your report was downloaded; someone visited the landing page, or said they had followed one of your’ recommendations? As soon as I have said this toRead… Read more »
Know the OPTEMPO in your AO: Acronyms Around the Office
I wrote about some of my favorite around the office acronyms for ClearanceJobs.com – but I figure the folks in this community could probably teach me a few new ones! I’d love to hear your favorite around-the-office acronyms. Funny anecdotes also appreciated! Military acronyms – love ‘em or hate ‘em if you work in defenseRead… Read more »
I is for Intuition
In an online world dominated by analytics, you may be relieved to know that one of the most important social media tools at your disposal is your intuition. It is especially important in creating a vibrant network presence, where half the battle is separating the wheat from the chaff among the new marketing tools poppingRead… Read more »
Why Do We Resist? Categorizing the Different Types of Resistance
Ah yes, an age old question, why do people resist change? A simple question that does not have a simple response. Is it because we are creatures of habit or is it that we crave consistency over correctness? Perhaps it is because we as individuals, as well as organizations desire stability and constancy and thatRead… Read more »
View .mpp Files Exactly As They Are In Microsoft Project
Version 2.3 of MOOS Project Viewer is able to display views as they were saved in MS Project. This way users will be able to see the tables as they appear in Microsoft Project. The same column order, width, and custom name will be used making it easier to watch to the projects’ data. EvenRead… Read more »
IRMCO Discussion of Federal Performance Measures
At today’s installment of #IRMCO several individuals are chatting about different Federal Agency performance measures and how they are being applied either successfully or unsuccessfully. HUD’s Peter Grace described the implementation of metrics to evaluate the agency’s ability and success in delivering affordable housing. Education Department spokeswoman describes successes and failures ini performance measures duringRead… Read more »
2011 PMF Finalists: Open Thread
[Also posted here] I’ve been waiting to post this until the PMF Program Office offered up any news. The 2011 PMF finalist list is due out sometime in late March, according to the latest news on the PMF web site. While this is still vague, it’s nevertheless right around the corner. Historically, the PMF ProgramRead… Read more »
Boston Globe: In a government shutdown, not everything would halt
I don’t wish a furlough on anyone, but maybe it would be good forAmericans if some of our favorite services went away for a coupleweeks. Remind them that government workers do things they want! http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2011/03/16/in_a_government_shutdown_not_everything_would_halt/
Energy Demands and Renewables
In light of recent surges in the price of oil – and the price of gas at the pump – we wanted to share a statement from the CEO of Hess Corporation. John B. Hess, the Chairman and CEO of Hess stated, according to The New York Times, “The $140-per-barrel oil price of three yearsRead… Read more »