Emerging Tech
The U.S. Might Need Self-Driving Trucks to Avoid a Labor Shortage Crisis
The trucking industry had a shortage of 51,000 truck drivers at the end of last year.
Digital Government
Ask What Your Company Can Do For You, Says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
"For me, it comes down to being in touch, deeply in touch, with what gives you purpose.”
Modernization
Better Government Websites Build Trust with Citizens, Silicon Valley Lawmaker Says
Rep. Ro Khanna's customer-experience focused bill would require agencies to go all digital by 2020.
Modernization
How Younger Workers Update Agency Tech and Vice Versa
It’s not millennial entitlement, said a top CIA technologist.
Digital Government
Embattled FEMA CIO Reassigned to Caribbean Post
Patsy Garnett will step in as acting CIO until a permanent replacement is hired.
Digital Government
How to Design Teams to Improve Almost Any Decision-Making Process
There are some important factors to keep in mind.
Digital Government
Stringrays, Blocked Nominations and a Ton of Tech Bills
Congress is on a roll of tech-focused bills, including one that adds cyber positions to an agency.
Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Meetings Could Include Facial Recognition and AI
Microsoft's new prototype device can track everything you say in a meeting.
Policy
House Panel Approves Measure to Slash Some Pentagon Offices, Make Workforce Reforms
Feds dodged a push from the Trump administration to include retirement cuts in NDAA.
Digital Government
Marketing Your Mission and Other Ideas to Help Agencies Attract Young Talent
The administration wants more young people in its government ranks, especially in tech.
Digital Government
The Government's Tech Talent Gap is (Still) Getting Worse
And diversity efforts show mixed results.
Digital Government
Trump Praises the 'Tireless Dedication' of Federal Employees, But Says They Can Do Better
The president made his remarks in announcing Public Service Recognition Week.
Digital Government
Survey: Nearly 30 Percent of Feds Report Greater Resistance to Telework
Nearly half of employees who underwent a change in telework policy said the new rules don’t fit their needs.
Digital Government
D.C.-Area Lawmaker Plans Bill to Protect Telework Programs
Move follows telework cutbacks at the Agriculture and Education departments.
Digital Government
The Value of Failing
A new research center at Columbia University is committed to figuring out how to turn failure into success.
Emerging Tech
If You Use Gmail, Google’s Tasks App Just Became Indispensable
A new way to tackle the to-do list.
Podcasts
Critical Update: Securing Elections And Diversifying The Cyber Workforce
In a special episode, Nextgov speaks with DHS cyber lead Jeanette Manfra about the government’s cyber priorities and challenges.
Policy
Defense Bill Would Send Military Reinforcements to DHS’ Cyber Mission
The bill would also transfer most of DISA’s network defense responsibilities to U.S. Cyber Command.
Digital Government
How Data Geeks Can Move Their Findings Up the Ladder
Here are tips for making sure decision-makers don't ignore your analyses.
Ideas