Government agencies have been rocked by the mounting coronavirus pandemic, the unrest at the Capitol and the fight for racial justice, and are now preparing for a new administration. All of that change and uncertainty can often leave employees feeling anxious, fearful and unsettled. To strengthen the resilience of their workforce agencies need to effectively provide psychological safety in the workplace. Psychological safety covers three basic...

On January 20th we will usher in a President, and work will begin in earnest for the new administration. Agencies will still need to undergo extensive planning on personnel, policy, and governance to get the federal government effectively up and running. Join us online for a fireside chat to explore how to effectively manage the transition from government and industry leaders, key data points, and insights from the GovLoop Transition Toolkit....

How are you doing? Seriously. How are you coping? As a government employee, you have been through a tremendous amount of chaos, change, and confusion. A Presidential Transition is on the horizon, there have been riots at the Capitol, the ongoing pandemic is only getting more dangerous, and through it all, you are expected to fulfill the mission of your agency and your job. Join us this Friday at 12pm ET / 9a.m. PT to learn how to find mindfuln...

High-performing organizations are using location as the standard analytical approach to achieve new insight. Increasingly, smart devices, the internet of things and cloud computing are feeding data on the locations of people, nature, vehicles, and infrastructure. Join us online Thursday, Jan. 14 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to learn about Esri’s GIS-based Smart Community Information System which helps communities drive down costs...

New year, new administration, new career goals? In 2021, COVID-19 is still impacting how government employees work. Many govies are working remotely or will be permanently remote going forward. This environment can feel very isolating as you chart your career growth. Join us online for a free 50-minute training to learn how to set and achieve career growth in a remote world. Specifically, you’ll learn: How to identify and discover areas...

2021 will certainly be a transformative year for government. To help agencies plan and prioritize, GovLoop’s editorial team will share their five big predictions for government and best practices for addressing those trends. Join us for a 30-minute online chat to learn what’s on the horizon and ask your questions to the GovLoop editorial team. Specifically, you’ll learn: How the government’s workforce will continue to e...

Do you really know what it means when cloud is referenced and talked about? What options do you have for leveraging cloud technology, and why would you want to? Why are companies and government organizations getting hacked? What happens when you don’t consider the security implications of moving to the cloud? Join us online Thursday, Dec. 16 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to learn the answer to these questions and more. Plus, learn...

Mastering change is incredibly difficult. Very few people are naturally adept at handling massive changes to their world, work or processes. However, mastering change management strategies is a critical skill for productive employees and organizations. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn change management strategies and best practices to stay agile and effective. Specifically, you...

Agencies underwent massive and rapid modernization efforts this year to enable a more remote workforce. But how do those changes to the employee experience carry over to next year? And what major innovations are in store for IT modernization in 2021? Join us online Thursday, Dec. 10 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m. PT to learn how agencies will tackle digital transformation, security and improving the employee experience in the new year. Spec...

The old adage “necessity is the mother of invention” was made for the year 2020. COVID-19, a divisive election, climate emergencies and public unrest forced agencies to dream up new solutions like few periods in history have. These unprecedented times demanded unprecedented innovations, and every level of government tackled its mission with fresh thinking this year. Join us online Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 2-2:45 p.m. ET/11-11:45 a.m....