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I Was a Presidential Science Adviser – Here Are the Many Challenges Arati Prabhakar Faces as She Takes Over President Biden’s Science Policy Office

The director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy plays a critical role in achieving the president’s science goals. Facilitating cooperation among the dozens of research agencies is key.

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Improving federal CX requires a shift toward automation

Automation must be at the forefront of IT modernization efforts if the federal government is to succeed in improving public service delivery, customer service and employee onboarding.

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Can Coworkers Prevent ‘Quiet Quitting’?

"...it is clear that companies can benefit significantly when employees go above and beyond what's required of them."

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Signs that 'faceless bureaucrats' helped mitigate the impact of Hurricane Ian

A look at cities and towns in the path of Hurricane Ian that escaped devastation points to the value of modern building codes – and the officials behind their implementation.

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10 Must-Have Components for Every Successful Public Sector Technology Project

Changing political climates and leadership—as well as budget constraints—can add an extra layer of difficulty.

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Avoiding 'change overload' for the federal workforce

Federal agencies need to consider the emotional reactions their employees are likely to have when told that organizational change, business process change or systems modernization is on the way.

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COVID-19 Can Cause Lasting Lung Damage—3 Ways Long COVID Patients’ Respiration Can Suffer

The coronavirus is causing problems in people that may last years.

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What Will it Take to End the Public Sector’s Cybersecurity Talent Gap?

The difference between the number of open cybersecurity positions and the number of people able to fill those roles has skyrocketed in recent years.

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Innovation Calls for Upskilling: Preparing the Workforce for Ethical AI and ML

Realizing the full potential of new technologies requires the cultivation of new skills

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The clock is ticking on zero trust

Federal agencies have wasted little time getting to work to meet the end of fiscal year 2024 deadline but there’s still lots of work left to do.