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Elearning! Are You a Passive Job-Seeker? Despite high job satisfaction, a wide majority (74%) of employed full time/part time and not-self-employed work- ers would consider a new job opportunity, according to a recent survey. The survey indicates that most workers are satisfied or very satisfied with their current employment, and only about a quarter have an updated profile or resume on a job board or networking site like LinkedIn or Monster. But despite these promising signs, there is a large "silent majority" of passive job seekers. In nearly equal proportions, workers surveyed say they would con- sider a new job or career opportunity if approached, even if they're not actively looking (74%), a percentage that is even higher among college graduates (77%) and those with a household income of more than $75,000 a year (76%). The survey further reveals that the desire for higher salary (57%), general change (31%), and the lack of adequate career and/or advancement opportunities (29%) are the top three reasons workers are actively and passively job hunt- ing, with active job seekers citing career and advancement opportunities as the number one reason for looking. —More info: www.plateau.com/resources/job-seekers If You Were Approached About A New Job Would You Consider It? 26% Yes No Why Go Mobile? In one of his popular GovLoop blog posts, Sonny Hashmi asks "why go mobile?" And then he answers himself: a) Increased productivity - By untethering workers while providing them access to the tools they need to work, we hope they would be more pro- ductive and more accessible. b) Green workforce - By enabling access to business systems via mobile devices, we hope to encourage and support our agency's interest in telecommuting, result- ing in a greener workforce and reduce opera- tional costs (facilities, power, etc.). c) Reduced risk - Through increased control and man- agement over mobile devices as compared to laptops, and the reduced capabilities of off-line data storage on mobile devices, these devices might actually reduce the risk of data breach in cases of loss or theft. d) Reduced costs - Mobile tablet devices, if used to suc- cessfully replace laptops issued to mobile workers in the majority of cases, can potentially reduce footprint costs. In most cases, an iPad costs less, doesn't require buying and supporting the OS and related software licenses, and mobile data plans are likely more attractive than procuring and deploying individual USB 3G modems. —To view this blog post: www.govloop.com/profiles/ blog/show?id=1154385%3ABlogPost%3A1049893 Ten 'Must-Have' Apps 74% The White House has released its list of the Top 10 "Must-Have" government apps for mobile devices. Here they are: >> NASA App: Learn about current NASA missions, with an exciting interface full of images and videos. >> USA Jobs: Website hosting open government positions. >> White House: The Official White House app delivers the latest news from the blog and newsroom, fea- tured videos and photos, and live video streaming of White House events with President Barack Obama. —Source: Harris Interactive 2011 More than 60 million 3-D mobile devices will be shipped by manufacturers in 2014, the largest portion being smart phones. —In-Stat >> Find Your Embassy: For travelers abroad. >> My TSA: For new travel regulations at airports. >> Alternate Fuel Locator: For staying green with bio- diesel and electric cars. >> USA.gov: Easy way to pull up contact info and surf federal and state sites on the go. >> Veterans Affairs: Access services and information for veterans and dependents, including facility loca- tions, information for returning service members, suicide prevention, benefits, and much more. >> FBI Most Wanted: Fun to look at — and it can be really useful in tracking down missing kids. >> FuelEconomy.gov: If you aren't using the Alternate Fuel Locator app then this app will tell you how much your car and or truck is leaving a carbon footprint. May / June 2011 13 (not actively searching)