Managining Diversity in the Workplace
Federal Government efectively embracing diversity in the workplace, how do you differentating between stereotypes and generalizations?
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The Government Man Reflects on 9/11
During these days prior to the tenth anniversary of the worst day in the history of this country the Government Man will dispense with the usual satire and comedy. Poking fun at what people take seriously is something I enjoy doing but there is nothing funny about 9/11. Since it has become fashionable to trashRead… Read more »
Contractors Use Webinars, Social Media To Extend Their Voices
I originally published on GovWin Communication is an important aspect of any business, but how do new media tools affect government contractors seeking to team with others? In addition to social media tools like LinkedIn and Twitter, there are additional tools like company blogs and webinars that all play a part in extending the voiceRead… Read more »
Speaking a Different Language.
How do you solve a problem like Belgium? Two countries living under one government – or more accurately 45 governments since the end of WWII – and no government for the past 451 days. The June 2010 victory of the separatist party in Parliament could have set in motion an end to the country ofRead… Read more »
Why do people want tell the world their GS grade?
Can someone explain to me why so many people like to throw around what grade they are? I think it is a sign of no class, everyone counts no matter what GS grade they currently possess. My GS grade or job title does not define me; my willingness to be a good public servant forRead… Read more »
Show Me the Money, Salary and Benefits
A post by Patra Frame, ClearedJobs.Net HR Specialist When you are looking for a new job, a critical issues is pay and benefits. Yet too many of us don’t even think about these issues in advance. You need to or you may make simple mistakes with large dollar, long-term career consequences. So first, what constitutesRead… Read more »
Contingency Contracting Failures: It’s About the People
The big story before the Labor Day holiday was the release of the final report by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan (CWC). According to the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), the enormous dollar volume of waste and the assumption of the over-reliance on contractors for contingency operations was the focus ofRead… Read more »
The Reinvention of Government Talent Management in Crisis
Spending agreements, pay freezes, tax cuts, budget crises, hiring stops, smaller government: all this equals major talent management challenges for federal agencies. Additionally, in the 2011 State of the Union address, President Obama spoke a call to action; the U.S. must be number one again and this must start with every citizen, every business, andRead… Read more »
Los Angeles Air Force Base Vehicles to Go Electric
America’s armed forces are certainly taking renewable energy seriously. From the development of new fuels to the integration of solar photovoltaics into units serving in war zones, the various branches of the military are embracing renewable energy technology, often while simultaneously testing its limits. Recently, we read about another green government project going on withinRead… Read more »
Contingency Contracting Failures: It’s About the People
The big story before the Labor Day holiday was the release of the final report by the Commission on Wartime Contracting in Iraq and Afghanistan (CWC). According to the Project on Government Oversight (POGO), the enormous dollar volume of waste and the assumption of the over-reliance on contractors for contingency operations was the focus ofRead… Read more »