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Dr. Anthony Fauci is our Federal Employee of the Year
10/15/2020One of the world’s leading infectious disease experts, Dr. Anthony Fauci, was named Federal Employee of the Year at the…
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The Sammies Series: Q&A with MITRE and finalist David Gray
10/14/2020For decades, American aviation relied on ground-based radar systems to track aircraft in the sky. On Jan. 1, 2020, more than 100,000 commercial and…
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Inspiring stories from this year's Service to America Medal awards
10/08/2020In a new twist on our annual Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals awards, or “Sammies,” the program went…
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Dr. Anthony Fauci and other exceptional doctors discuss public service
10/07/2020At a virtual afternoon panel Monday afternoon, Dr. Anthony Fauci related a lesson he learned in the 1980s about how to discuss scientific findings on health with a U.S. president. Fauci was headed to the White…
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Three tips to work through turbulent times
10/06/2020Federal employees will soon review the performance plans they wrote almost a year ago. It is a safe bet that almost none of those…
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How three EIG teams helped government prepare for natural disasters
10/02/2020Wildfires, hurricanes, floods and other natural disasters create havoc in communities, particularly if localities are not ready to respond—a concern three teams of senior…
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Six recommendations to consider when creating new public-private partnerships
09/23/2020Photo above: Panelists from the public-private partnerships discussion on July 30. Clockwise starting at top left: Jenn Gustetic, Jim Thompson, Deborah Scher, Todd Rubin.
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Why internal customer experience helps agencies deliver on their mission
09/21/2020Strong internal customer experience enables government employees to be successful. A bold statement? Not really. Let’s break it down. You might think…
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Stories of Service: How the CDC protects health care workers who are treating coronavirus patients
09/14/2020Every day, health care workers in this country use personal protective equipment to stay safe while treating patients. However, it can be difficult, even…
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Building state-federal partnerships in California during COVID-19
09/11/2020Intergovernmental collaboration has helped California respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. One notable success story is a new task force called California Federal Partners for…