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Everything you need to know about the budget deal – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2014 could be a big year in government management, procurement and implementation of the cloud. Why? We get insights from IBM’s Dan Chenok. You can find all of our programs online: DorobekINSIDER.com and GovLoop Insights at http://insights.govloop.com. But up front: GovLoop’s DorobekINSIDER budget reader: Everything you need to know about theRead… Read more »

Congress to Pass Three-Day Spending Bill To Avoid Shutdown – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: New year, new financial priorities? Every year millions of American pledge to lose weight, hit the gym and save money. But retirement savings can be confusing and downright complicated, the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board is here to help. We get insights from the TSP’s Kim Weaver. But up front: ARead… Read more »

IRS Requests Additional Funding – Plus the DorobekIINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 was a historically rough year for federal employees, but 2014 is off to a positive start. First a budget deal is close to being signed, the budget deal would eliminate the threat of shutdown, furloughs and reduce the impacts of sequestration. Six resolutions that every government leader should add toRead… Read more »

Could Agencies Have Spending Bills Soon? Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 85% of government contractors saw either flat or declining budgets in 2013. That staggering statistic is from a new study from Lohfeld Consulting. We find out what contributed to the decline and how contractors can adapt in 2014 with the Lohfeld CEO. But up front: Could agencies have spending bills soon?Read… Read more »

OPM Innovator Departs Gov – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Duplication and overlap is rampant in government. With budgets dwindling down more than ever, agencies are looking to cut costs. But collaborating across disciplines is difficult. That’s where the authors of Smart Lean Government come in. They have developed a novel plan for how to reduce billions of dollars in overlappingRead… Read more »

The Stories You May Have Missed Over Winter Break – DorobekINSIDER

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: Government is at a crossroad as it attempts to maintain basic citizen and customer services in an increasingly austere environment of “doing more with less”. ACT-IAC has created Smart Lean Government (SLG) Practical Guide to help. We talk to two of the authors. The SEVEN stories that impact your life WashingtonRead… Read more »

Budget Deal Passes – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The 2013 Best Places to Work rankings of federal workplace satisfaction paint a dismal picture of agency leadership, management and employee opportunities.This year’s governmentwide ranking was an all-time low since the Best Places to Work rankings began in 2003. We cull out some lessons learned. The SEVEN stories that impact yourRead… Read more »

New Head of DHS – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: With only a few weeks left in 2013, it is time to start predicting what will happen in the days, weeks and months ahead. We asked John Palguta to peer into his crystal ball and give us his predictions for the year ahead. The SEVEN stories that impact your life TheRead… Read more »

Who Should Run NSA? Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The government has lost a bit of its luster. The government is now very uncool. How did it happen? We take a look back with John Palguta from the Partnership for Public Service. But up front: Politico: Federal workers’ pensions targeted in budget deal NYT: Officials say U.S. may never knowRead… Read more »

Budget Breakdown, What it means for you? Plus your Weekend Reads!

For the first time since 2009, the House has approved a bipartisan budget plan that dulls sequestration’s. The GOP-controlled lower chamber on Thursday voted 333-94 to send the sweeping spending and deficit-reduction plan crafted by the chairs of the House and Senate Budget committees, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., to theRead… Read more »