GovLoop

JULY 11, 2023

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) recently experienced a rare money problem: a surplus, instead of a deficit. To figure out where to spend the money, state officials analyzed maps, then they built online dashboards for sharing results with the public. With the $350 billion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA), Montana officials had around $900 million in economic stimulus funds to work with.

Distribution 75

Distribution Transparency Accountability Government 75

Extract Systems

JULY 11, 2023

As a result of legislation and their own initiatives, counties across the US continue to move their records away from paper and into digital formats. Aside from the obvious benefits of having a file that doesn’t degrade in quality over time, counties are also able to provide increased access for constituents while freeing up county staff. Over the last month or so, two new counties have embarked on a digitization journey: Warren County, Mississippi and Ector County, Texas.

Quality 52

Quality Budget Data Government 52

FedTech Magazine

JULY 11, 2023

The Department of Defense’s plan to modernize satellite communications, or satcom, is essential to improving its battlefield situational awareness while minimizing service disruptions. Satcom is the backbone of the DOD’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) effort to integrate the communications networks of all military branches and U.S. allies within a cloudlike environment for sharing intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance data.

Integration 52

Integration Integrity Networking Data 52

GovLoop

JULY 11, 2023

What is Flexibility? Flexibility is about fostering an environment where everyone can do their best work. That may mean adjustable schedules, remote work, accessibility or other forms of inclusion. Tools designed for recruitment and retention that make employees happy make them more productive, too. The key to positive flexibility is responding to workers’ needs in the way that’s best for them.

Distribution 45

Distribution Collaboration Quality Leadership 45

Speaker: Jeff Dickinson - President and CEO of Railgistixs Transport, Supply Chain and Logistics Thought Leader

Despite the ongoing transformation of the supply chain and logistics landscape, the steadfast importance of carrier safety remains a core principle. From prioritizing preventative maintenance to optimizing fleet utilization, the fundamentals persist. If you’re overlooking and neglecting essential safety precautions today, this could result in expensive repairs and potential safety hazards in the future. 🚧 Join Jeff Dickinson for a conversation on how to mitigate risk, enforce compliance,

Logistics

The Contractor's Perspective

JULY 11, 2023

On June 29, 2023, in a 6-3 decision authored by Chief Justice Roberts, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College , the U.S. Supreme Court held that college and university race-conscious admission decisions at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14 th Amendment.

40

40

GovLoop

JULY 11, 2023

Eighty-five percent of managers think employees know how to ask for feedback if they want more. Which means, when you don’t ask, you signal to your manager that the feedback you’re currently receiving is just right. We often think of feedback as something we wait to receive. The reality is that you are responsible for your own development. Since feedback is so critical, you can’t just sit and wait for it.

Leadership 45

Leadership Management Participation IT 45

GovLoop

JULY 11, 2023

A new term was recently trending on social media and was even spotlighted on NBC’s Today Show: quiet quitting. According to an August 2022 ResumeBuilder.com survey , almost 21% of 1,000 working Americans say they themselves are quiet quitters. What is quiet quitting? The term quiet quitting doesn’t actually involve quitting. Simply put, employees are doing the bare minimum in order to avoid burnout.

Balance 40

Balance Media Leadership Management 40

GovLoop

JULY 11, 2023

With the unemployment rate for software developers at a near-record low, government agencies find themselves competing with the private sector for sought-after tech talent. While public sector agencies may not be able to compete with their corporate brethren when it comes to salaries, they can still win the talent competition by creating an environment developers love.

Collaboration 40

Collaboration Import Balance Integration 40