Improving disaster response capabilities within this country requires better coordination not only within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but also across the federal government, within state and local governments... More »

Government , Human Capital

Business Impact , Change Management , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs

As his administration settles into the executive branch, President Obama faces the largest number of challenges of any new president in recent memory. Building a strong, skills-based federal workforce is key to addressing these ... More »

Government , Human Capital

Career Development , Change Management , Global Workforce Development , Human Performance Improvement , Integrated Talent Management , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , Training and Development - General

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) has presented countless opportunities for organizational, business, education, and community renewal nationwide. Workforce development represents a particularly vital area of growth for the refinement of human ca... More »

Career Development , Government , Human Capital

Beginner Level Content , Career Development , Curriculum Alignment , Innovation , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , North America , Skills Gap , Trends

When Congress established the Trade Promotion Coordinating Committee (TPCC) in 1992, it authorized the commerce secretary to act as a messenger of commerce, communication, and innovationlike the Roman god Mercury. Housed in ... More »

Government

Business Impact , Economy , Global Workforce Development , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , World Events

Over the past several decades, the workforce delivering federal government services has changed dramatically. While government spending has increased, so has the use of non-federal resources to achieve mission results. Federal ... More »

Government , Human Capital

Economy , Intermediate-level Content , Jobs , North America