Best Federal Human Capital Podcasts (2024)

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Tackling the Biggest Challenge in Government: Reforming Federal Human Capital 28:21

12h ago28:21

28:21

This week the GovNavigators are joined by Margot Conrad, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Office of Personnel Management. Margot shares some of the details of a slew of exciting new policy initiatives at OPM and how the agency is working to create tools and flexibilities that support federal agencies human capital needs. Show Notes OMB Circular A-1…

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Targeted Improvement in Financial Reporting, with Joel Black 53:25

2h ago53:25

53:25

This week we're joined by Joel Black, chair of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). He talks to us about the GASB and the important work it does for state and local governments. We also discuss recent research at the GASB, areas for improvement in financial reporting, and what we can expect from the GASB in the future. In Ripped from…

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The Latest From America's Data Agency 27:17

4d ago27:17

27:17

Commerce Department Senior Advisor Shannon Arvizu rejoins the GovNavigators Show to share the latest on the development of the Department's new data strategy and talk about the release of its Equitable Data Playbook. Show Notes NY Times: Leaked Reports and Political Heat Are Testing Trust in Economic Data Washington Post: The Canary Events of the W…

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Muni Finance meets the Blockchain, with Eric Mason 44:20

4d ago44:20

44:20

Local government may not be synonymous with "blockchain technology," but our guest this week, Eric Mason, CFO of Quincy, Mass., shows us just how useful Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) can be for local municipal finance. He shares with us the benefits he has seen in his city from this technology, and why this proactive government innovation has…

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190. Workplace Promise Institute - Whistleblowers United 11:21

8d ago11:21

11:21

On September 11, 2024, Jackie Garrick and team will host the Workplace Promise Instittute. Jackie founded Whistleblowers of America, nonprofit organization assisting whistleblowers who have suffered retaliation after having identified harm to individuals or the public. Her experience as a federal employee led her to create a network of support for …

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Pop Up Episode: Labor of Love 5:15

11d ago5:15

5:15

The GovNavigators take a respite to celebrate Labor Day and also the first GovNavigators wedding as Robert's middle daughter got married over the holiday weekend. And they'll need the rest - Congress returns this week to an overflowing slate of to dos, there are only a few weeks left in FY24 for agencies to spend end of year funds, and a presidenti…

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189. Data Driven Talent Management with Kris Saling 13:14

14d ago13:14

13:14

Meet Kris Saling. a leader in the Army's recruiting command and analytics guru. She joined me on the podcast to talk about her new book, Data-Driven Talent Management and federal agencies and deparmtents can leverage better tools and processes to improve employee experience. She combines HR and data savvy to yield results. Get the book at this link…

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Evaluating GSA's Office of Evaluation Sciences 28:29

23d ago28:29

28:29

Lauren Stocker, Acting Director of GSA's Office of Evaluation Sciences stops by to talk about her interesting career path at GSA, what the Office of Evaluation Sciences does to improve government programs and why we need more of it. Oh...and she drops the bomb that she's a Houstonian! Show Notes Call for Participation: NIST-Supported Nationwide AI …

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Thinking Strategically about Energy Savings, with Victoria Yarbrough 47:19

18d ago47:19

47:19

We're joined this week by Victoria Yarbrough, who serves as Assistant City Manager for Sierra Vista, AZ. She talks to us about how her city has leveraged tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act to invest in economic development, including capitalizing on Sierra Vista's unique "high desert" climate to nurture a thriving sports tourism industry.…

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Rockin' the Boat at the PCAOB 28:20

30d ago28:20

28:20

FOGN Christina Ho joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about her role as a Board Member of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), the many nicknames she has been given, and how she has made principled stands on policy in her role on the PCAOB. Show Notes WSJ: The Auditing Industry’s Regulator Has a Vocal Critic. And She’s on Its Boa…

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Public Money in the Beehive State, with Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks 47:31

28d ago47:31

47:31

In the latest installment of our state treasurer series, we speak with Utah Treasurer Marlo Oaks. He talks to us about why he made the jump from investment banker to the state treasurer's office, financial education programs for Utah students, and of course, some fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we break down a …

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Measuring Municipal Climate Risk, with Steve Bullock 44:45

1M ago44:45

44:45

By the 2050s, one in five U.S. counties will face compound material exposure to two or more acute climate hazards such as drought, extreme heat, wildfires, and flooding. This week, we're joined by Steve Bullock, who leads the Research and Methodology Team at S&P Global Sustainable1. He helps us break down the data and analytics being used to provid…

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188. Black Professionals in international Affairs - Professional Organization Spotlight 10:11

1M ago10:11

10:11

https://iabpia.org I love connecting listeners with professional organizations literally made for them! Enter Black Professionals in International Affairs! President Alexandria Maloney discusses membership, upcoming events, mission and how you can get involved in this episode. BPIA upcoming events: https://iabpia.org/events Alexandria Maloney's sit…

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BONUS EPISODE: Deep dives with Jon Mondillo 23:14

1M ago23:14

23:14

We weren't able to fit everything from our conversation with Jon Mondillo (abrdn) into one episode, but we still wanted to share the rest of it! Enjoy this bonus episode, where Jon talks to us about affordable housing, charter schools, and trends in hospital systems and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.…

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187. Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - What you Need To Know 13:42

1M ago13:42

13:42

https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-pregnant-workers-fairness-act Have you heard about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act? Congress passed it in 2023, but the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission just published a final regulation in June of this year. Deborah Hopkins, attorney and president of the Federal Employment Law Training …

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Consulting the Oracle of Congress As August Recess Begins 27:23

1M ago27:23

27:23

The GovNavigators consult with the Oracle of Congress - Managing Partner and Founder of Brumidi Group Charles Cooper. Charles reviews the (small) progress made in Congress so far this year and previews the host of work left to do when it returns from the August recess. Oh - and he gives an (unpaid) shout out about how much he likes the GovNavigator…

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Relative Value in Municipal Bonds and their Issuers, with Jon Mondillo 42:43

1M ago42:43

42:43

This week, we talk to Jon Mondillo, Head of North American Fixed Income at abrdn. He tells us about taking advantage of strong demand in the marketplace, relative value and perceptions of the interest rate cycle, and the implications that the extension (or lack of extension) of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have on municipalities and municipal iss…

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Holding Congress Accountable with Washington Post Reporter Liz Goodwin 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

Washington Post reporter Liz Goodwin joins Robert and Adam to talk about her work shining a light on the U.S. Congress. Specifically Liz talks about her report opening up and analysing the data on a new House program allowing for reimbursement for living expenses while in Washington D.C. And she and Robert talk about their shared TX roots. Show Not…

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The Human Capital Crisis in State and Local Public Finance, with Heidi Voorhees 52:15

2M ago52:15

52:15

State and local governments are struggling to hire public finance professionals. Is this due to a shortage of qualified individuals, or something else? We talk with Heidi Voorhees, co-founder of GovHR USA and GovTempsUSA about recruiting strategies and how government agencies can incentivize professionals - from recent college grads to those workin…

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186. What is the Merit Systems Protection Board? 24:54

2M ago24:54

24:54

Raymond Limon, vice chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MPSB) joined me on the show to discuss what the MPSB is, what it does and why it matters. If you havent' taken training on this recently, tune in for a refresher. He also surprised me by administering the oath of office as a way to celebrate my new federal job! https://www.mspb.gov/ I…

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Hearding Cats: Running HR in the House of Representatives 29:58

2M ago29:58

29:58

John Salamone, Chief Human Resources Officer of the House of Representatives joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about bringing structure and resources to the 435+ offices of the U.S. House of Representatives. John shares how he fell into working in human resources and some of the exciting new programs and supports he is helping to create in the H…

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The New Politics of Local Budgeting 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

From small municipalities to large urban centers, how do we define "politics" in local government budgeting? How do elected officials and finance professionals build trust and credibility with the public? And what does politics mean as we "reinvent" local budgeting. Join us for a master class on these and other questions in our third and final inte…

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185. ClearanceJobs - Connect 2024 Conference Oct 3 16:36

2M ago16:36

16:36

Lindy Kyzer of Clearance Jobs joined me on the podcast to talk about the current state of the job market for clearance holders and what CJ has to offer. Join us at the Clearance Jobs Connect 2024 event on October 3rd. Listen for details and click below to register now! https://about.clearancejobs.com/employers/events/clearancejobs-connect-2024 Govv…

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The Best Dressed Man in Government Relations 28:49

2M ago28:49

28:49

The GovNavigators are joined this week by Tim Brennan, Vice President of Government Relations at the Professional Services Council (PSC). Robert and Adam grill Tim about dressing for the job you want, the levels of calcification of the federal bureaucracy, and the wide range of policy issues he is leading the charge on for PSC. Show Notes Biden Adm…

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Leveraging Federal Money, with Kevin Bain 44:33

2M ago44:33

44:33

How has Detroit turned around their finances to receive a major credit upgrade? What challenges still linger, especially when it comes to using federal money and tax credits effectively to invest in the community? Learn the answers to these questions and more in our second installment of interviews from the 2024 GFOA conference, where we spoke with…

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Can the Government Tell the Future? 29:01

2M ago29:01

29:01

Robin Champ and Suzette Brooks Masters from the Federal Foresight Advocacy Alliance join the GovNavigators Show to talk about the importance of utilizing strategic foresight in the federal government and their efforts to create a U.S. Office of Strategic Foresight. Show Notes TMF Names New Director FedRAMP Emerging Technology (ET!) Prioritization F…

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Investing in the Prairie State, with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs 53:34

2M ago53:34

53:34

Our state treasurer series continues with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We discuss responsible financial stewardship; the state of ESG; Illinois' investment strategies; and hear about some unique and fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we discuss the effects of out-migration on Illinois' economy and the chal…

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Emma Lees and Tiina Palonnitty - Science and Courts 36:17

3M ago36:17

36:17

Professors Emma Lees from the European University Institute and Tiina Palonnittty from the University of Helsinki are our guests for this episode. The episode is hosted by Dr André Nunes Chaib, Maastricht University and Prof. Mariolina Elianntonio. In this episode, with our guests, we discuss how courts tackle complex global environmental problems …

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Pop Up Episode: Happy Independence Day! 6:51

3M ago6:51

6:51

Still recovering from Robert Shea's 15 minutes of fame on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, the GovNavigators take a break from guests this holiday week to reflect on major Supreme Court rulings and the state of stare decisis, two major birthdays, a wedding, and the beauty of fights for independence everywhere.…

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The Moving Parts of California's Budget, with Jennifer Johnston 52:21

3M ago52:21

52:21

Housing affordability, the boom-and-bust cycle of the tech industry, and fiscal policymaking at the ballot box. How does a credit analyst view California's unique state and local public finance? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Johnston, Senior Vice President and Director of Municipal Bond Research at Franklin Templeton to hear her perspective.…

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184. What I learned from my successful SES application 12:47

3M ago12:47

12:47

Longtime listeners probably remember episode 131 - https://www.fedupwardcoaching.com/podcast/episode/3675202c/131-what-i-learned-from-my-failed-ses-application Well, I kept at it and got through the SES process successfully! In this episode I walk through the lessons I learned and things that surprised me about the process this time. For the basics…

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The State of Digital Identity 2024 27:48

3M ago27:48

27:48

Fascinating new data is out on the state of digital identity in government from the Center for Digital Government and #FOGN Jen Kerber (Senior Director for Government Affairs at Socure) and Dustin Haisler (President of e.Republic and the Center for Digital Government) join the show to talk about it. Show Notes The State of Digital Identity in 2024 …

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Rethinking Financial Reporting? 39:18

3M ago39:18

39:18

In our season 3 premiere, we caught up with speakers from the panel on "Rethinking Financial Reporting" at the 2024 GFOA Conference in Orlando. We dive into themes from the panel like technology in finance, the future of financial reporting, and careers in government finance with our guests, David Guo, Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Fina…

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Ulf Linderfalk - Theory of Discretion in International Law 46:10

3M ago46:10

46:10

Our guest for this episode is Professor Ulf Linderfalk from Lund University, Sweden. The episode is hosted by Dr Henrique Marcos, Foundations of Law Department, Maastricht University. Professor Linderfalk and Dr Marcos discuss various topics in international law and legal theory. They explore different philosophical approaches to legal interpretati…

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Dustin Brown’s Impact Past and Future 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

Former OMB Executive Dustin Brown joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about his over two decades at OMB, serving for four different presidents, and why he left to help improve one of the most important federal agencies in the government - the Social Security Administration. Show Notes White House to host event showcasing AI’s potential Upcoming Ev…

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The GovNavigators Eat Some Crow 29:59

3M ago29:59

29:59

We are truly grateful that Natalie Alms joined the GovNavigators Show so we could apologize in person for our egregious mistake when we identified her employer. Everyone of course knows that Natalie still works at NextGov/FCW! Tune in to hear the latest government management stories and updates from Natalie's beat. Show Notes IRS Makes Direct File …

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183. FedFam brings you savings on hotel stays 8:17

4M ago8:17

8:17

Jason Coleman of FedFam joined me on the show to talk about discounts FedFam negotiated just for you! FedRooms is shutting down and FedFam is stepping in. Learn more about the first great rates here: https://www.fedfam.org/landing-pageBy FedUpward LLC

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A Guide for Getting out of DoD's Management Quagmire 29:37

4M ago29:37

29:37

Defense Policy Luminary Peter Levine of the Defense Management Institute joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about his decades of work on Capitol Hill and in the belly of the beast attempting to reform and improve management practices at the Department of Defense. Show Notes Little Guy Wins! Stuart Harrow v. Department of Defense Check out Trackli…

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Cecilia Malmström - EU, Trade and Geopolitics 51:27

4M ago51:27

51:27

Our guest for this new episode is former EU Commissioner for Trade and Home Affairs, Cecilia Malmström. The episode is hosted by Belén Gracia, a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Law at Maastricht University. She is joined by Andrea Ott, a Professor of EU External Relations Law at the same Faculty. They discuss various topics with Cecilia Malmström, …

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Memorial Day Pop Up: Honoring Sacrifice and Vigilance 11:43

4M ago11:43

11:43

The GovNavigators skip a guest this week and record a shorter pop up episode to honor the sacrifices of those who have given their lives in defense of the United States. Robert and Adam also review some of their recent adventures and preview an upcoming guest. Show Notes Best Places to Work in Government (full list) WP's Joe Davidson: Social Securi…

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Overcoming Fraud Risk Blindness 28:27

4M ago28:27

28:27

The GovNavigators get to the bottom of a standoff between OMB and GAO over the latest estimates of the size and scope of fraud in federal programs. Rebecca Shea at the GAO and FOGN Linda Miller, CEO of Audient Group join the GovNavigators to spill the tea about the latest in government fraud.By Adam

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Capability at the Speed of Relevance: Modernizing the Defense Budgeting Process 28:52

4M ago28:52

28:52

Former Acting Secretary of the Army and Commissioner on the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution Reform Commission John Whitley joins the GovNavigators to talk about his career in government and the PPBE Commission's efforts to modernize the budgeting process at DoD to suit a more modern world. Show Notes Commission on Planning., Program…

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182. Federal Executive Institute Alumni Association's Federal Executive Forum 9:15

4M ago9:15

9:15

Dr. Kandis Boyd, Federal Executive Institute Alumni Aassociation (FEIAA) President, joined me on the podcast to disuss their upcoming event. The Federal Executive Forum is open to GS-12s through SESs and you don't have to be a FEIAA alum to attend this hybrid event. Yes, you can participate virtually. Register here. To learn more about FEI's course…

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171: The Solomon Success Blueprint: Building Wealth with Timeless Wisdom with Scott Florida 14:10

4M ago14:10

14:10

Welcome to the Solomon Success show, where we uncover timeless insights from King Solomon and the Bible for business and investing. Amidst a sea of false promises, let's refocus on enduring principles for a life of peace and prosperity. I'm Scott Florida, guest hosting for Jason Hartman. Drawing from my 30 years of pastoral and entrepreneurial expe…

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Kicking Off Public Service Recognition Week with Max Stier 28:52

5M ago28:52

28:52

We're kicking off Public Sector Recognition Week with the one and only Max Stier of the Partnership for Public Service. Max shares about his lifetime struggle to find other humans named Max, the potential threats to an independent, professional civil service, and the compounding effect of honoring the best in government service. Show Notes Public S…

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Financial Leadership in the Golden State, with California Treasurer Fiona Ma 45:16

5M ago45:16

45:16

We wrap up Season 2 with California Treasurer Fiona Ma. We cover California’s deficit; the challenge and opportunity of ESG investing; why housing affordability is California's number one policy challenge; how she advocates for Calfornia's agriculture; why she's a card carrying SAG member; and how Kristi Yamaguchi helped her save San Francisco's Co…

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Bringing Accountability to the (Real) Swamp! 30:05

5M ago30:05

30:05

The Chief Inspector General of the State of Florida Melinda Miguel joins the GovNavigators Show to talk about the importance of collaboration, bringing accountability to state government, and her award-winning work creating a statewide center of excellence for cyber audit in Florida. She even stumps Robert and Adam with a government acronym! Tune i…

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Season 2 Retrospective 43:52

5M ago43:52

43:52

As we wrap up season 2, we look back at some of the themes that dominated the season. These key themes include state revenue challenges, the emergence of AI in public finance, cybersecurity, the impact of e-sports on public finance, the economies of "industry" cities, and how municipalities are thinking about building back better.…

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A Budget Wonk's Budget Wonk 28:45

5M ago28:45

28:45

Another #FOGN Doug Criscitello, Program Integrity Fellow at Arnold Ventures joins Adam and Robert on the GovNavigators Show to talk about a growing part of the federal government with big implication for almost every American: federal credit programs. Show Notes The Rise of U.S. Government Lending: Emergency Response or the New Normal? 30,000 died …

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Small Office; Big Mission 29:41

5M ago29:41

29:41

Ever heard of the Office of Performance and Personnel Management (OPPM) at OMB? You have? Gold star for you! OPPM is an unheralded office, but one that has grown in size, scope, and importance. And we can think of few (except perhaps Robert Shea) who are better suited to lead it than Loren DeJonge Schulman. Listen in to hear about her role as Assoc…

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