Posts Tagged: DorobekINSIDER

Making Mars Matter – A look at social media in 2013

The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »

Budget Deal Breakdown – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 may go down as the year of Congressional roadblocks for government. First there was sequestration, then the shutdown. But in our Year in Review segment, Brooking’s Darrell West shows how some organizations were able to innovate despite the legislative hardships. But up front: A budget deal… maybe National Journal’s CongressionalRead… Read more »

Avoiding the Legislative Roadblocks – A Year In Review

The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »

It’s a Federal Snow Day! What You Need to Know

Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow! Due to snow, federal agencies in, D.C. are closed Tuesday. OPM said emergency and telework-ready employees required to work must follow their agency’s policies, including written telework agreements. (The information below is copied directly from OPM) Non-Emergency Employees (including employees on pre-approved paid leave) will beRead… Read more »

Budget Deal on the Horizon? – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: 2013 was the year of cybersecurity for State government. New threats dominated the landscape. What else? Find out in our end of year retrospective with NASCIO’s Executive Director, Doug Robinson. But up front: Budget deal expected this week amounts to a cease-fire as sides move to avert standoff- House and SenateRead… Read more »

Checking in on the States – Big IT developments in 2013

The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »

Women in government – A year in review, Plus your weekend reads!

The end of the year means two things: setting unrealistic New Year’s resolutions and endless retrospectives. While we can’t force you to put down the cake and pick up a carrot, we can help you do your job better by highlighting some of the biggest and best innovations to come out of government in theRead… Read more »

Defense Secretary Cuts 20% of Staff – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 Stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The federal government has arguably one of the best retirement plans out there, but that doesn’t mean you should sit back and not pay attention. Here’s a quick recap of what you need to know about your federal retirement plan – the TSP. But up front: Congressional negotiators are nearing aRead… Read more »

Make Your Retirement Count – A Look at the November Numbers and More

The federal government has arguably one of the best retirement plans out there, but that doesn’t mean you should sit back and not pay attention. Kim Weaver is the Director of External Affairs at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. She told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program that November was all-in-all a great monthRead… Read more »

Is Your State Pension Protected from Bankruptcy? – Plus the DorobekINSIDER’s 7 stories

On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: The deadline is quickly approaching to nominate someone for the Service to America Medals. The Oscars for federal employees. Find out how you can nominate your worthy co-worker. The top reads: The New York Times: Considering Which Head or Heads May Roll for a Troubled Website Rollout A huge story withRead… Read more »