That’s what Elizabeth Fischer Laurie, keynote speaker for Tuesday’s Next Generation of Government Training Summit, asked. As Attorney Advisor of the Department of Health and Human Services, Fischer Laurie addressed typical images that arise when we think of bravery. We often think of cops chasing after the bad guys or firefighters risking their lives to saveRead… Read more »
Meet Laila Alequresh, one of our esteemed NextGen Public Service Award finalists. As Director of Performance Management for the City of Philadelphia, Alequresh has improved the lives of Philadelphia’s 1.5 million residents by opening up several channels of communication to make the city government more efficient and responsive to citizens’ needs.
My father a member of the Silent Generation used this phrase all the time, “I Feel You But I Can’t Reach You.” Of course to him, the phrase was not a term of endearment. He used this refrain from a position of power as he reminded you of your lack of power. He never intendedRead… Read more »
Are you happy with your boss? Do you feel appreciated for your contributions? How satisfied are you with your work environment? Your answer to those questions will probably vary somewhat based on your position in the workforce. However, if you’re in the public sector, your responses may be drastically different from your boss’s. Each year,Read… Read more »
Meet Sabrina DeLay! One of our incredible NextGen Public Service Award winners. Her dedication to creating a team-dynamic within HUD is truly inspirational. Read on to find out how you can become just as influential in your career!
Thanks for all of your submissions. The application is now closed. At GovLoop, we pride ourselves on our community. There are over 200,000 of you — government employees, industry partners, and knowledge experts — who are extremely engaged. You comment on nearly a thousand posts and discussions each month. You talk to each other inRead… Read more »
Although social media can no longer be considered a novelty, many organizations (especially small- and mid-sized groups) are still trying to figure out whether and how to leverage it as part of their marketing, branding, public relations, customer service, and revenue-generating efforts. In conjunction with those determinations, they must also figure out the best approachesRead… Read more »
Meet Chris Hamm, one of our 2015 NextGen Advocate Award finalists. As Director of the GSA’s FEDSIM program, Hamm has made a career of improving the federal government’s technology and acquisition practices. Blending private sector savvy with a passion for public service, Hamm takes a uniquely balanced approach to every project that he’s given.
“A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away…” Actually, this is happening right here in our government. Yes, it’s true: DoD has become the new and modern Death Star! Okay, maybe not quite. But there is a super laser technology now used by the Navy, thanks to Peter Morrison, Program Officer at theRead… Read more »
I would like you to suspend reality for a moment and go back in time with me. Our portal to the past transports us back to kindergarten – where the crayons were plentiful and nap time was a required activity. On the wall of the classroom, nestled between finger-painted masterpieces, lies the chart. You know the chartRead… Read more »