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4 Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Software Development Talent

GovLoop

With the unemployment rate for software developers at a near-record low, government agencies find themselves competing with the private sector for sought-after tech talent. Focus on Developer Satisfaction According to a recent survey , most developers mentioned: “wanting to work with new technologies” as a top career goal for 2022.

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How Texas Is Cultivating a Data-Savvy Workforce

GovLoop

Now, Cooke, who was appointed Chief Data Officer (CDO) in December 2022 after two-plus years as a data officer, focuses on helping other state employees learn how to bring data to bear on their work. They use data to inform their decisions, develop strategic plans and measurably contribute to the success of the organization.”

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CFP: 2022 Core Forum - Salt Lake City, Utah - October 13-15, 2022 @ALA_Core

A Library Writer's Blog

Proposals for the 2022 Core Forum are now being accepted CFP URL: [link] About Core The Core Forum will be the inaugural conference for ALA’s newest division, Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, and ALA’s first in-person event since the pandemic began. We emphasize the role of assessment in demonstrating the impacts of our libraries.

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Get the Innovation Flowing at the Google Government Summit

GovLoop

As the New Year approaches, agencies like yours have to start planning ahead, and cultivating new ideas to continue serving constituents efficiently. One of the best ways to spark ideas is to mingle with your fellow government and industry peers at the free 2022 Google Government Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Pivotal Solutions’ strategy for providing high quality software and support

Open Access Government - Technology News

Software Consultant Paul Wallace, explains how Pivotal Solutions Limited have cultivated 20 years of success through high quality software and forming good relationships with customers. Alongside its software development, the company also ensures it provides and maintains an efficient, friendly and outstanding level of customer service.

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How to Engage Neurodivergent Talent in the Government Workforce

GovLoop

Four key factors frame the neurodiversity conversation : managing the talent shortage, utilizing the unique abilities of neurodivergent talent, sharing leading practices for recruiting and retaining that talent, and cultivating a network of leaders interested in neurodiversity as a workforce strategy. No one must develop their own pipeline.

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Leaving Academia With Dr. Julie Ann Ward, Dr. Stephanie Weaver, and Dr. Krista Kurlinkus

Grant Writing Made Easy

When I got my job in 2014, there were 208 tenure-track Spanish positions advertised ; in 2022 there were only 44. It was impossible to cultivate an academic program without long-term investment, and poor working conditions pushed our majority-contingent faculty members to look for work elsewhere.