On GovLoop Insights’ DorobekINSIDER: As the world has become dependent on IT, so has the federal government. Leveraged effectively, technical tools can engage the public, create cost savings, and improve outcomes. These benefits are obscured by regular reminders that federal IT is fundamentally flawed. It is too big to succeed,” said Zachary Bastian. Find outRead… Read more »
Top 5 way to Successfully “Do Lunch” At some point, you will have a lunch business meeting. Whether this is sitting with a superior to discuss your career or a potentially ally that you need to convince, a lot can be accomplished. However, there is an art to the business lunch. Here are my topRead… Read more »
A thought-provoking post about HR and hiring practices. Perhaps it’s time to look in the mirror and ask, “Are we doing enough?” http://fistfuloftalent.com/2012/11/hrs-dirty-little-secret-we-dont-like-to-hire-vets.html
There is really no way around it – the federal workforce is getting smaller. Budget cuts and the potential sequestration are forcing the issue. So what does that mean for the acquisition workforce going forward? Who stays? Stan Soloway is the President and CEO of the Professional Services Council. His team has just completed theirRead… Read more »
ARAPAHOE COUNTY 5334 S. Prince Street Littleton, CO 80120 http://www.co.arapahoe.co.us/Jobs/HumanResources Invites Applications for the Position of: DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT An Equal Opportunity Employer SALARY $8,333.33 – $9,583.33 Monthly $100,000.00 – $115,000.00 Annually DEADLINE 02/18/13 DESCRIPTION Salary may be negotiable depending experience and qualifications. The Director of the Facilities and Fleet Management (FFM)Read… Read more »
Big data, data analytics, data, data, data. We’ve heard the buzz words all year. But now Rich Campbell the Federal Chief Technologist at EMC says 2013 will be the year that big data becomes a part of agency’s mission. And in order for that to happen Campbell told Chris Dorobek on the DorobekINSIDER program thatRead… Read more »
Many thought the Pathways program was going to be a sure fire method to bypass veterans preference. Agreed it was an attempt. College placement officials were enthused, not so much any more. Veterans preference in a product of USC Title 38 and USC Title 5. The Outstanding Scholar Program, and the Federal Career Intern ProgramRead… Read more »
Yes, there are ways to retire with more than you can imagine! There are many parts to this puzzle that YOU have control over and those who take responsible actions now will be handsomely rewarded when they decide to retire. Having more in retirement doesn’t necessarily mean having a larger annuity, although that too isRead… Read more »
I get asked a lot about career advice from 20 something folks inside and outside the government. Then my cousin Jay Saunders asked me, and it seemed worth the effort to share the basics that have seemed to help many younger colleagues… Read the rest at Innovation Excellence: http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/12/07/career-thinking-at-20/
GSA’s SPF program is a professional development program that provides federal employees in-depth training on sustainability. The fellowship covers regulatory requirements, industry trends, systems thinking concepts, and provides hands on sustainability project experience. As part of the fellowship, each employee will receive training in relevant sustainability in procurement topics, perform substantive work on sustainability initiatives,Read… Read more »