A new report combines the findings of two surveys -one targeting federal employees, the other federal contractors - on the use of social media in the government. Research Director at Market Connections, John Kagia, fills us in.
The Small Business Administration\'s Joe Zepecki says the new SBA.gov represents a cultural shift at the agency.
The collaborative tool is an example of how agencies can share information securely. Chris Bronk, a fellow for information technology policy at the James Baker Institute for Public Policy at Rice University, explains how Diplopedia works.
U.S. Archivist David Ferriero describes how the National Archives is using online tools to increase public participation.
The Pew Research Center survey of 22 countries found that social network use is prevalent around the world. “It’s pretty striking, especially given the fact that this is a pretty young technology,” said Richard Wike,…
The Wall Street Journal reports that for the first time ever, Americans are watching TV as much as they are online, according to a survey by Forrest Research. Also
POPVOX is a new online tool that sorts through all the feedback that goes to Congress.
The Army Times received more than 70 e-mails from active-duty, civilian and retired users. Almost all of them expressed some dissatisfaction with the site.
milTube is the Pentagon\'s latest social media offering. It\'s like YouTube but only members of the military can access it. Justin Filler is the deputy director of MilTech Solutions. He tells us how and why the site was created.
Social networks are great for increasing accessibility, but also increase record management
With recent statistics reporting high attrition rates for those new to public service, what can agencies do to support and keep young feds? What do millennials want out of their federal career? Young Government Leaders Vice-President Dave Uejoi and Press Secretary JR Wycinsky and Steve Ressler, president and founder of GovLoop, are the guests this week. November 19, 2010
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is launching its first official blog, opening a new line of communication between the department and its stakeholders.
Dawnmarie Souza — who was fired for using a Facebook post to criticize a supervisor — was deemed wrongfully terminated by a National Labor Relations Board ruling, the Harvard Business Review blog reports. Souza’s employer,…
How is the federal government using social media? Host Mark Amtower interviews Marc Hausman, CEO & president of the Strategic Communications Group. November 15, 2010
Federal News Radio Book Club meets to discuss \"The New Social Learning\".