A Career as a Politician – UK verses US

A Career as a Politician – UK verses US

If you’re considering a career as a politician then firstly, you’re brave. Secondly, there are many areas of politics in which to practice and for some, the natural progression into politics comes from many different places. Those who have studied law are often seen...

Tips for Using International Experience to Land a Job in Government

Tips for Using International Experience to Land a Job in Government

Thanks to globalization, it is now possible to experience firsthand the incredible array of cultures, languages, and societies that make up the world. In fact, international experience is not only possible; it is becoming essential. Time spent abroad can teach...

How Can IT Professionals Assist H.R. Personnel?

How Can IT Professionals Assist H.R. Personnel?

In today’s organizational environment, human resources (or personnel as it was once referred to) is being asked to do much more than simply recruit talented employees, oversee benefits, and maintain personnel records.  They are now responsible for 1) legal compliance...

Public-Private Partnerships – Essential in Building Community

Public-Private Partnerships – Essential in Building Community

Public-Private Partnerships is a phrase that is often overused and under supplied.  In today’s economic environment, I have found that genuine partnerships are needed to achieve the return of investment, time, and energy for both the private and public...

Why Most Local Governments Fail at Economic Development

Why Most Local Governments Fail at Economic Development

Many local governments are desperate for economic development; they want their jobs in their communities.  Unfortunately most local governments fail miserably at inducing business growth. Below is a simple ‘how-to’ lesson local governments can use to initiate economic...

How A Public Service Career Can Make You Millions

How A Public Service Career Can Make You Millions

There is an invisible line in the Public Service. And what makes that invisible line? Decision makers. If you are around the decision makers, buddies with them, influencing them, and maybe even making decisions with them, then you are on the right side of that line!...

Is the Public Sector making a turnaround?

Is the Public Sector making a turnaround?

Decreasing revenue streams and budget shortfalls have led to hiring freezes, unpaid furloughs, and in many cases, layoffs of state and local government employees across the country.  And while the private sector is feeling its own brand of pain, the recession has...

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