The Human Capital Challenge February 7th, 2012 Even amid a growing debate about the size, scope, and price of the federal workforce, government agencies are working to quicken hiring processes, fill mission-critical jobs, and improve retention rates. These focused efforts demonstrate the importance of the government's human capital challenge, regardless of political climate. How are agencies handling hiring reform initiatives and attracting wo...

NEXT STEPS FOR SECURITY REFORM Tuesday, December 13, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. National Press Club • Ballroom (13th Floor)529 14th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Metro Stop: Metro Center Although the Intelligence Community has improved some of its administrative functions, its procurement and security processes remain riddled with inefficiencies. As a result, work, money, and even jobs are being squandered by both intelligen...

Government Executive Media Group and the SANS Institute invite you to attend the complimentary event: CYBER SECURITY: A GLOBAL EFFORT Thursday, December 8, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Ronald Reagan Building • The Rotunda8th Floor (North Tower)1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Washington, DC As cyber threats globalize and resources tighten, collaborative solutions are critical. Since 2007, when it was the victim of the first full-fle...

Government Executive Media Group Invites You to Attend the Complimentary Leadership Briefing: E-HEALTH RECORDS: WHERE DEFENSE AND HEALTH CARE MEET Wednesday, December 7, 2011 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m. Crystal Gateway Marriott • Salon A & B1700 Jefferson Davis Highway • Arlington, VA 22202 The effort by the Defense Department, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services to create an integrated electronic health record system...

Every federal manager, in every government agency, is worried about the current budget environment. And it seems that the work of Congress is creating more questions than answers. On November 8, join budget expert and "Fiscal Fitness" author STAN COLLENDER for a Government Executive Town Hall event, to get answers on the state of play on the Hill, the work of the Super Committee, and the effect of current negotiations on federal budgets. Space...

The next year will be pivotal in the United States' long campaign in Afghanistan, as we draw down forces and turn over vital security functions to Afghan authorities. One key to success is building modern Afghan army, air and police forces - a major undertaking that many would say is vital to our own national security and the future of the region. With a budget of more than $10 billion, Maj. Gen. Peter Fuller has been tasked with building, tra...

How are managers delivering on long-term performance objectives, while dealing with current demands for budget cuts and increased efficiency? Join Government Executive Editor at Large Tim Clark and National Academy of Public Administration President Dan Blair, as they explore how federal agencies are setting, measuring, and implementing their performance goals. Register Today.

Government Executive Magazine Invites You to Attend the Complimentary Leadership Briefing The Future of U.S. Naval Power Wednesday, November 10, 2010 • 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.National Press Club • Ballroom (13th Floor) 529 14th Street, NW • Washington, DC 20037 Metro Stop: Metro Center The U.S. Navy provides a stabilizing presence in hotspots around the world, from the Middle East to Asia. Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Gary Roug...