Recruiting the next generation
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There is no denying that today’s students are the future of the public service. The opportunities they are given now...
Virtual training for departments on a budget
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With cuts in budget, there has been a significant decrease in employee training and career development opportunities for public servants....
A Perfect Storm: Trust and capability in Canadian fighter procurement
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In the near future, the RCAF will release the recommendations of the commission established to revisit Canada’s Next Generation Fighter...
Capitalizing on the volunteer spirit
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The government of the United States of America is starting to look at volunteer work as a way to boost...
Dealing with distraction in the digital age
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PR Newswire contends that silent advertising is sometimes the best advertising: Nike’s ads, for example, are effective because they pique...
Prevention-focused people and risk aversion
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If there’s one thing we talk about all the time in government, it’s risk. And while we often bemoan the...
Do shared services really save?
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As the concept of shared services grows ever more popular in organizations across the globe, their usefulness has become a...
Steps for securing social media
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With the proliferation of social media, governments must ensure they’re taking the appropriate steps to secure their departmental accounts. Hacking,...
From cats to firearms: Connecting through Instagram
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This month, the United States government approved Instagram as a social media tool that federal departments can use to connect...
Value for Many: Good governance and development
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The Lough Erne Accountability Report states that the G8 has played a constructive role in promoting better governance in the...