We’re running a poll to find out what America thinks was the most significant government-related news story of 2011. Was it the economy and the Federal budget? The assassination of Osama bin Laden? The end of the war in Iraq? or one of the other important events from the year? Vote today for the TopRead… Read more »
Gone are the days when inclement weather and traffic kept hard working government workers from being productive. It’s no longer about where you work, but what you do. Microsoft recently conducted a survey that asked government workers to give their insight into the world of telework. Well, the results are in and I am fascinatedRead… Read more »
If not, they should be! Almost everyday I see a different GovLoop member stressing the importance of online engagement in government as a tool for better customer service. As governments seek to serve citizens with more information online, are they contributing to our information overdose…or providing a quick hit that helps us more immediately? TakeRead… Read more »
Last week we asked GovLoop Budgeteers to share their budgeting challenges in preparation for the release of the American Association for Budget and Program Analysis’ (AABPA) first Survey of Federal Budget Professionals. Many government employees dread the coming budget cuts. But federal budget professionals look forward to the challenge of crafting smaller budgets that stillRead… Read more »
I know I find myself saying it – How is it already 6:00, where did the time go? Once I’ve cranked on some of my GovLoop tasks and ran a few wedding errands it’s already dinner time. If only there was a way to insert a “time out” (Zac Morris style) I’d be able toRead… Read more »
Government IT Professionals – we want to hear from you! Contribute to a report on the government’s use of cloud-based applications and help shed light on the importance of this technological shift. Reports abound on the private sector’s trend to move business applications to the cloud in an effort to reduce expenditures and improve operationalRead… Read more »
I think we’ve all seen and heard the articles about how companies are starting to conduct “social media background investigations,” but how many companies are actually using social networks as a recruiting mechanism? Well, Jobvite has come to us with an answer via a survey they have now been conducting for nearly four years, annually,Read… Read more »
I am currently working on a new and exciting project at AIIM. I am curious to know what you would be interested in buying as courseware if we were to offer additional training and certification under our educational programs. I would like to know if you would be interested in certain topics. As such, IRead… Read more »
If you are a 2011 PMF finalist, please take the time to fill out this survey. I am collecting this information to get an idea of how effective the job fair was, and some information about the placement rates and geographic distribution of finalist appointments. If your information changes, go ahead and submit a newRead… Read more »
Okay, the contest is over, the results are in and they are statistically valid (okay, so 18 responses may not cut it for statisticians but it’s good enough for me!). 1. GPRA 2.0 (highest number of votes, but it’ll be so retro in 10-15 years!) 2. Other (a close second, but with many options) a.Read… Read more »