Digital Government
Study: More Than Half of Women Say Their Gender is Limiting Their Tech Careers
The study suggests one of the biggest barriers for women in tech is a lack of promotion opportunities.
Digital Government
Survey: 58% of Working Americans Say Their Jobs Are ‘Main Source’ of Mental Health Challenges
Nearly 90% of Americans believe being in control of their work schedules, along with performance measures, could improve burnout.
Digital Government
Senate Democrats Introduce Bill To Retain Foreign STEM Talent
A companion bill aims to help immigrant STEM students stay and work in the U.S. to improve the nation’s standing in advanced technological fields.
Ideas
How Improving Customer Experience Can Help the Employee Experience
Federal employees can better help the people they serve—and see the full impact of that help—when customer experience is prioritized.
Cybersecurity
Former CMMC Lead Resigns Amid Legal Drama
Katie Arrington, who was previously the chief information security officer for acquisition and sustainment, has resigned from her post.
Ideas
Increasing Transparency, Diversity and Innovation in the Intelligence Community
To build and retain the next generation of intelligence professionals, the IC should pull back the curtain to help prospective talent see themselves in these roles.
Ideas
Building the Cybersecurity Workforce America Needs
No effort is more important in cybersecurity than creating a highly skilled workforce to protect both public and private systems.
Emerging Tech
Military Pilots’ DNA May Hold Key to What’s Causing Their Prostate Cancers
Radars, magnetrons, and other toxic exposures may leave unique signatures on aviators’ cells, giving researchers the first evidence of cause.
Ideas
Attitudes About the Future of Work Have Dramatically Changed
Now it’s time to embrace hybrid work and enhance mission performance.
Digital Government
The Deadline is Here for Federal Contractors to Start Paying at least $15 an Hour
This comes as a “record number” of states and localities are increasing their minimum wages in 2022.
Digital Government
Expert: ARPA Could Better Fight Racial Wealth Inequality
The American Rescue Plan Act could do more to tackle racial wealth inequality, argues professor Goldburn P. Maynard Jr.
Digital Government
DISA’s First Diversity Chief Wants Tech and Data to Make a Difference
Damien Terry briefed Nextgov on his vision and goals for the new role—including a potential request for information in the pipeline.
Policy
DHS Expands Fields of Study In STEM Training Program
The 22 new fields of study have been added to the STEM Optional Practical Training program in a bid to keep U.S. science and math education competitive.
Digital Government
Deputy CIO Maria Roat to Retire in March
Roat has been in senior government technology management roles for over 15 years and her government career, including military service, has spanned over 40 years.
Digital Government
White House Charts Course for Better Protections of Civil Servant Scientists
New report calls for improved policies prohibiting interference and clearer punishments for those who meddle in scientific work.
Digital Government
OPM To Publish Rule Implementing Law Protecting Feds from Discrimination, Whistleblower Retaliation
The Elijah E. Cummings Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act requires agencies to publish instances when they discriminated or retaliated against federal workers and encourages agencies to punish federal employees responsible for such acts.
Modernization
In IT Modernization And Cloud Adoption, Don’t Overlook Employee Training
Training helps keep employees up to date on the latest tech and keep them engaged, according to GSA Cloud Optimization Director Thomas Santucci.
Emerging Tech
Army to Deploy Virtual Reality Capabilities to Combat Sexual Assault
Lessons on regulatory guidance and more will be provided through the potential new training.
Ideas
3 Ways for Government to Sustain Momentum in Digital Transformation
The past two years spurred incomparable change for federal workforces and citizen services.
Digital Government
OPM Again Extends Deadline for Agencies to Adopt Skills-Based Hiring
The government's personnel agency said final guidance on implementing skills-based hiring assessments, rather than purely educational attainment, is coming soon.
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