We’re back! It’s been more than two years since GovLoop hosted an in-person training event and we couldn’t be more excited. We’re thrilled to be able to catch up in-person with our community and have a few special things planned, including free breakfast and professional headshots for all attendees. Join us in-person on Tuesday, May 2 from 8:30 AMRead… Read more »
Meeting with government contractors outside the typical request for proposal (RFP) process can be helpful — but it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by vendor meeting requests. Here’s how to identify who you should (and should not) engage.
The pandemic has changed the way we work and created both challenges and opportunities for government leaders. Greater resilience, open and transparent communication, and new approaches are more critical than ever before.
Many agencies undertaking transformation initiatives struggle with common problems — surprise costs and compliance and security issues, for instance — but the solutions are agency-specific.
Tabletop exercises help agencies plan response and recovery following a potential cyberattack. But for these simulations to work, officials must do five things in advance.
It’s usually good to use plain language and avoid jargon. But sometimes, incorrect, outdated, or obscure terms can help you “meet people where they’re at”!
The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a critical component of our democracy…but too many requests have overburdened the system. All is not lost, however.
Exciting advancements in science and technology have vast potential, but it’s important to evaluate both the opportunities and the challenges in a non-partisan, objective way. That’s where the General Accountability Office (GAO) comes in.
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts often overlook anti-fat bias, which can be prevalent even in the most well-meaning workplaces. Here’s how to identify larger employees’ barriers to inclusion and belonging…and do something about them.
Older Americans often have sight, hearing, mobility and cognition disabilities that make internet use difficult. The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is making its web presence more senior citizen-accessible.