by Sharon McCoy | Oct 22, 2013 | About the Public Sector, overview
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...
by Logan Harper | Aug 24, 2013 | Innovations, Social Media
“Work is where we are, not what we do.” This is the core belief of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which maintains that workers who have more flexibility are more productive. The benefits of teleworking in the Federal Government have become so apparent...
by Logan Harper | Aug 24, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
Most people are familiar with the term “red tape.” This term is often associated with bureaucracy and carries negative connotations, referring to burdensome rules that make processes more complicated. Leisha DeHart-Davis, a professor of public administration and...
by Gabe Gabrielsen | Aug 24, 2013 | About the Public Sector, Trends
This is the third article of a four-part series entitled Why Local Governments Fail at Economic Development. The first article addressed how local government officials “fail to define and sell their unique sizzle” – the things that make their community great...
by Justin Harris | Aug 24, 2013 | Innovations, Social Media
As times change and as our work cultures progress, the methods we use to seek out career opportunities and to efficiently manage our work place must adapt with them. Social media has become a phenomenon over the last decade, with Nielsen estimating in July 2012 that...