HDHP. HMO. PPO. CDHP. The acronyms associated with government benefits and healthcare are endless, and that’s just the tip of the Open Season iceberg. Figuring out what plan features to look for can be confusing and overwhelming. The good news is that we can help you learn the lingo and better understand your options. Federal Open Season – when federal employees can select or update their benefits packages – is quickly approa...

What occurs in a community is inherently geographically personal; everyone who lives in a place cares about that place. That means governments and citizens rely on each other to meet the community’s needs and shape its future. Esri’s GIS-based Smart Community Information System provides an opportunity to evolve how governments think about civic inclusion. It can help flag where people are speaking up and where are they not, which n...

At GovLoop, we always want to give back to our community and now we want you to be a part of it! Join us and your public service peers Saturday, Oct. 19 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. for Govies Give Back! We'll be cleaning up Rock Creek Park at the Melvin Hazen Mini-Oasis Site. It'll be a fun-filled day of giving back to the community, free lunch, awesome swag and networking! You'll be able to meet other public servants and the G...

The Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Act, Cloud Smart and Cross-Agency Priority Goals (CAP): at every turn, federal agencies are being asked to transform into 21st-century enterprises. But what does that transformation actually look like in practice and what role does data play? Join us online Wednesday, October 16 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT for an interactive discussion that will uncover the five biggest data challenges that gove...

To address the growing epidemic of homelessness, governments need accurate data collection, strong collaboration tools and advanced analytics. They also need ways to share and collaborate both internally and externally with a variety of stakeholders to produce actionable results. Geographic Information System (GIS) provides the required tools to efficiently address these needs in a comprehensive manner. Join us online Thursday, Oct. 10 from 2-...

Digital transformation in government is creating more IT projects and greater demand for IT support. “Do more with less,” has been the mantra for many government agencies for years. But can governments actually accomplish more with smaller budgets and overworked employees? The answer is yes, but only if agencies are using the right technology to help their employees be more productive. The good news is that there is a growing under...

60 percent of senior executives in government are eligible to retire. 60 percent! In order to succeed in the long-term, agencies need to invest in future leaders now. But how do you retain good employees when the private sector can be alluring to younger government employees? Join NextGen and GovLoop online Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 2-3 p.m. ET/11 a.m.-noon PT to learn how agencies are retaining their top talent, recruiting new employees and inve...

Food Trucks of Thanks are back! As part of our awesome GovLoop community, you're probably used to getting tons of resources and trainings for free. And now, along with our partner Cloudera, we're adding lunch to that list! Join us and your public service peers Thursday, Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. for Food Trucks of Thanks!We know how hard you work in government and we want to do our part to say thank you and that we...

Creating a good user experience is paramount for all of government, but it is especially true for state and local government agencies who interact with constituents on a much more personal and frequent basis. These interactions happen at the local DMV or the Fish and Wildlife Service where citizens are going to renew their license or get a boating permit. And it’s those constituents who want and need their digital interactions to be easy...

The mission of government agencies is to serve citizens. But what happens when services relied upon by citizens are being negatively impacted by outdated systems? Medicaid has become a public service staple since launching in 1965. For tens of millions of Americans, this program now ensures that they can afford health care despite their limited income and resources. However, scores of governments struggle to innovate on how they deliver Medica...