People
Maybe it's the managers who need training
The Presidential Management Fellows program aims to train the agency leaders of tomorrow and is expanding its STEM efforts. But many of the fellows say the program is falling short.
People
Fed millennials are a satisfied bunch
An OPM report found that almost two-thirds of federal employees born since 1980 consider government a good place to work.
Acquisition
OPM’s breakup with USIS could be a seminal moment
A state-sponsored breach, not other failings, reportedly prompted OPM to terminate its big contract with USIS.
People
Agencies' declining use of performance data
The government's use of performance information is down from 2007, despite GAO's attempts to promote its long-term operational benefits.
Acquisition
More China hacking, a deputy director for OPM and more
News and notes from around the federal IT community.
People
The mobile revolution could transform the next-generation federal workforce
Today's children are tomorrow's workforce -- plugged in, connected and ready for an office without walls. Will the government be ready for them?
Modernization
OPM's Berry finds it 'incredibly crazy' that claims process not automated yet
OPM's retirement claims processing could see a long-awaited makeover in spring 2013, according to the agency's head.
Cybersecurity
GAO, OPM: IT skills gap remains a critical concern
First designated as high risk 11 years ago, human capital management is still on the front burner.
People
Counting federal employees is no simple task
The federal workforce is on the hot seat as policymakers try to cut costs, but the simple question of how big the workforce is yields no definitive answer.
People
'Rockstar' innovators descend on Washington
The newly minted Presidential Innovation Fellows will take a half-year to work on projects benefiting all citizens.
Cybersecurity
USAJobs clears security hurdle
The federal job site gets the green light on cybersecurity.
Cybersecurity
Data center consolidation among 70 amendments competing for cybersecurity bill inclusion
As senators prepare to deliberate over the Cybersecurity Act of 2012, a slew of amendments are emerging, including one addressing federal data center consolidation.
People
More feds telework, but managers still resist
First survey since Telework Act reveals key trends.
People
Did telework keep the government functioning after storms?
The recent thunderstorm that resulted in widespread power outages could serve as a reminder that telework is a valuable option for federal agencies.
Digital Government
SES members fed up with slackers
New poll reveals that SES members are generally happy with their role, not so much with their lazier colleagues.
People
New OPM programs smooth the passage to federal careers
An initiative under Obama's hiring reform makes it easier for students to pursue a government career.
Modernization
USAJobs.gov user satisfaction hasn't recovered from last year's nosedive
After the debut of the new iteration of USAJobs fizzled, user satisifaction dropped and has still not recovered.
People
Government workers get an attaboy
A week-long effort dedicated to honoring public servants kicks off in May.
Cybersecurity
Senator knocks government spending on contractors
Federal spending on contractor services is out of control and must be reined in, according to Sen. Claire McCaskill.
Digital Government