FedTalks is this year’s premiere conference bringing 500 of the most influential government leaders and business executives together to discuss ways to improve our government with technology and citizen engagement. The full day event will feature mini keynotes from C-Level executives from the high tech industry, Sr. Government leaders, media giants, authors and academics. Diamond Sponsors: Intel, Microsoft, HP Platinum Sponsors: Symante...

This two-day course provides information on how to implement the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act in your workplace. Learn how to assure the health and safety of your employees while complying with OSHA regulations. Instruction is provided on a variety of general industry safety and health standards, including walking and working surfaces, means of egress and fire protection, hazardous materials, hazard communication, machi...

Project Management for Results October 4-8, 2010 | Arlington, VA Earn 35 PDUs and 30 CPE Credits! Featuring Two Interactive Forums:Project Management for Results• Initiate, Plan, Execute and Close Out a Program• Track and Manage Projects with Greater Accuracy • Master the Process of Closing and Executing Projects• Describe the Organizational Influences that May Affect Your ProjectEarned Value Management • Understand an...

Fall 2010 Telework Exchange Town Hall MeetingFlex Your Telework MuscleTelework Exchange will host the Fall Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, October 7, 2010, focused on how the workforce is changing and agencies need to be more efficient, productive, and agile. The President is clear on telework. The Federal government must no longer trail, but lead by example in the Flexibility Revolution. The Federal government needs to hit the gym and flex its...

The goal for this event is to connect small businesses to buyers from federal, state and local government agencies and large government prime contractors. Learn how they do business, who they are looking for, meet them and then FOLLOW-UP! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITIES! Keep in mind -- THIS IS A TOOL IN THE PROCUREMENT PROCESS. DO NOT EXPECT TO WIN A CONTRACT ON-SITE. Ask pertinent questions and find out what that agency or contractor is...

On October 6th at 1 p.m. EDT, MeriTalk and RightNow will host a complimentary Webcast to discuss the findings of the study, ways agencies can improve their customer service, and best practices that agencies can learn from the private sector in order to provide greater value to the American people. Panelists: Rebecca Hovey [Moderator], Account Director, MeriTalk Sheila Campbell, Director, Center for Customer Service Excellence, Office of Citize...

In this roundtable discussion with federal IT pros, InformationWeek Government will explore the opportunities and challenges of creating private clouds in government data centers. Federal CIO Vivek Kundra wants government agencies to adopt cloud computing as a way of cutting costs, gaining efficiencies and quickly introducing new capabilities to federal employees and the public. Commercial cloud services are one way to do that, but government...

This course is the perfect way to meet both your RCRA 40 CFR 265.16 annual review and DOT 49 CFR 172.704 (c)(2) recurrent training requirements. During this one-day class you will review the important concepts and procedures required for compliance with hazardous waste (EPA/RCRA) and hazardous materials transport (DOT/HMTSA) regulations. You'll also learn how to avoid the most common violations cited by EPA and DOT, as well as how to comply wi...

HR professionals in state and local governments face a number of challenges when dealing with municipal employees. Not only do they have to deal with the typical wage and hour, harassment, leave and retaliation issues, they also have ADA, discrimination, and whistleblowing procedures and rules they must follow. It is critical that HR professionals at the state, local, and federal government level prepare by understanding what are the five bigg...

In this roundtable discussion with federal IT pros, InformationWeek Government will explore the opportunities and challenges of creating private clouds in government data centers. Federal CIO Vivek Kundra wants government agencies to adopt cloud computing as a way of cutting costs, gaining efficiencies and quickly introducing new capabilities to federal employees and the public. Commercial cloud services are one way to do that, but government...