The lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic and political uncertainty, increasing workplace changes, and new complexities are just some of the factors affecting workforce mental health and well-being. This poses a risk to mission readiness as well-being drives individual and organizational performance. In fact, recent Gallup Well-Being Research suggests that well-being is the most important factor for career performance over time...

The feedback from Adobe MAX was clear: Orange County Creatives are eager to leverage Adobe's latest innovations in Artificial intelligence (AI) to accelerate creativity while stripping away tedious editing tasks. Join Adobe for this Collaborative Workshop where Adobe experts will facilitate discussion on the latest trends for developing digital content, Adobe's approach to responsible AI, & demonstrations of tips and tricks to make the mos...

Government agencies at all levels face cyber threats at an increasing rate. Ransomware attacks alone increased by 70% year over year in 2023. Yet agencies are constrained by budget limitations and the shortage of cybersecurity professionals, leading to trying to manage from crisis to crisis and never catching up. Automating security workflows can help agencies get a handle on their challenges and prioritize their security needs, but it isn...

An aging workforce. High turnover. Lengthy hiring processes. Outdated technology. It has never been more important to modernize in order to support core missions. Join your HR peers from across Federal agencies to network and glean insights from industry experts during this half-day event. You’ll learn actionable strategies for supporting talent decisions to build an unstoppable workforce that drives results for all Americans.

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) isn’t a new concept. However, the Biden Administration has made achieving DEIA goals a cornerstone of its agenda. The only problem is that there are numerous mandates, goals and policies all aimed at improving DEIA, which makes wading through the various directives difficult for overburdened agencies. Join us online Wednesday, Feb. 21 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from...

Digital services have the power to transform how people interact with government agencies. For example, instead of waiting in an hour-long line to update your driver’s license you could renew online. However, for digital services to be truly revolutionary they must be accessible to everyone. Accessibility can take many forms; it can mean providing tools to aid those with disabilities, using inclusive language to not alienate populations...

While no one really likes conflict, constructive disagreements can lead to productive and innovative problem solving. But first, you have to be willing to deal with conflict head on. Join GovLoop and NextGen online Tuesday Dec. 19, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to learn strategies for empowering your team to disagree with purpose, and stop avoiding difficult conversations.

The Biden administration has made diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) part of its Presidential Management Agenda and released guidance on implementing DEIA internally and in acquisition. However, that policy focus is only half the equation. Now agencies are left to create their own DEIA implementation strategies. Join us online Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear from experts about how to apply th...

The past three years have accelerated the pace of change in federal technology which has enabled virtual talent and qualified workforce, access and utilization of multiple digital channels, and a revitalization of customer experience across multiple services. In our new world, each of these elements are imperative in order to function in the work environment. Even Clare Martorana, Federal CIO at Office of Management Budget commented that only...

Agencies across government have launched multiple initiatives to prepare for the federal workforce of the future. But what does that really look like, and how will it personally affect you? Join Federal News Network for a panel discussion featuring government human capital leaders as we partner with WAEPA for its Annual Members Meeting. Our leading federal workforce reporter, Drew Friedman, will moderate a far-ranging discussion on critical pe...