Where does the money for vehicle registration and title go? This was the question I asked the tag clerk Tuesday while scribbling a $600-plus check. What did I get? A blank stare. So I guessed … “Does it go toward road maintenance, bridge repair, etc.?” Other employees began to chime in. Some guessed it wentRead… Read more »
Yup that’s right. I find, when asked, most people WANT more work – as long as it’s meaningful and purposeful. When possible look for those opportunities. It’s an opportunity to contribute to the team, to learn something new, and to gain an appreciation … and greater understanding perhaps of the bigger picture. When you volunteerRead… Read more »
Implementation of a new information technology acquisition process is underway at the Department of Defense, said Patrick Wills, associate academic dean of Executive Programs, Defense Acquisition University, while speaking at the Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration Industry Day on August 17, in Linthicum Heights, Md. The new acquisition process, mandated by Sec. 804 of the fiscalRead… Read more »
We bring you this post courtesy of Josh Letourneau and our friends at Fistful of Talent. It’s targeted to recruiters and hiring managers, but the information and message is appropriate for all. Today’s post is going to take on a more serious, impactful tone – my hope is that it touches the reader as muchRead… Read more »
We’re all in this together: Alex Howard: Linked data is opening 800 years of UK legal info Patricia Decker: Smartphone apps will soon help you find parking in SF Chris Bennett: CB2 – Twitter Fast Follow for Crisis Alerting Crowdsourcing Communities Attempt to Aid Pakistan Lee Glandorf: Twitter popularity no guarantee of influence, finds HPRead… Read more »
Last month, I attended a briefing by Doctor Federico Rubli, Director of External Relations for Banco de Mexico, hosted by San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. Since Banco de Mexico is Mexico’s Central Bank, the equivalent to the US Federal Reserve, it was a privilege for me to hear him speak in such a casual,Read… Read more »
We are seeing our customers admonished to “do more with less,” “find a way or your replacement will!” and other, similar encouragement. We have gone from downward advice to “form a careful plan” to “I don’t care how…just get it done now!” Heat isn’t generating much light. After a while, firing capable people for failingRead… Read more »
Last week, JetBlue flight attendant Steven Slater had a very bad day at work when – after a conflict with a passenger – he activated the emergency evacuation chute, grabbed two beers, slid down the runway and headed home. While our bad days do not make the headlines, a lot of us have had conflictsRead… Read more »
Heather Krasna is the author of Jobs That Matter: Find a Stable, Fulfilling Career in Public Service, and the Director of Career Services at the Evans School of Public Affairs at the University of Washington. The art of follow-up is an essential one to master during the job search process. There are at least threeRead… Read more »
Mark Economou is the Public Information Manager for the Boca Raton Police Department in Boca Raton, Florida. A big part of the work he does for Boca Raton Police is managing the department’s social media presence. When I started out in media nearly 20 years ago, the relationship with law enforcement was much different thanRead… Read more »