Policy
Survey: Performance, Pressure Have Increased Among Remote Government Employees During COVID
The survey also revealed managers seem to trust employees to perform more in virtual environments.
Digital Government
Solid Collaboration Tools Essential to Remote, Hybrid Work
User-friendly collaboration tools that work as expected are key to remote worker satisfaction, a new survey finds.
Digital Government
Virtual Meetings Stymie Creative Teamwork
A new study finds that in-person teams generate more ideas than remote teams working on the same problem -- possibly because when people focus on the narrow field of vision of a screen, their thinking becomes narrower as well.
People
House Oversight Committee advances legislation encouraging telework at agencies
The bill would improve training for managers, among other things.
Digital Government
A House Panel Advances Legislation Encouraging Telework at Agencies
The bill would improve training for managers, among other things.
Cybersecurity
Report: Hybrid Workforce is Making Public Sector IT Management More Difficult
The trend toward more remote work is challenging public sector IT professionals.
Digital Government
Remote Work May Actually Be Good for Business
Working remotely doesn't negatively affect productivity. It may actually even enhance both employee and company resiliency, a new study finds.
Policy
6 in 10 Americans Would Quit Current Job for Remote Position
Work-life balance is increasingly important for today’s post-pandemic workforce.
Modernization
Three Ways the Future of Work Must Change for Federal Employees
Federal officials and industry experts offered insights on what federal workplaces of the future need to look like.
Digital Government
Staring at An Image of Yourself on Zoom Has Serious Consequences for Mental Health – Especially for Women
Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
Digital Government
Are You Tired of Your Job or Is It Actually Burnout?
What are the signs of burnout at work and what can you do about it? An expert explains what to look for in yourself and others.
Defense
Zoom's new security authorization might mean expanded use by defense components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Policy
Zoom's New Security Authorization Might Soon Mean Expanded Use by Defense Components
A large number of entities were awaiting this fresh approval, a senior official confirmed.
Digital Government
The White House Has Details on Its Plan to Bring More Feds Back in April
Agencies across government will take on new responsibilities and offer more in-person services under Biden's new COVID-19 preparedness plan.
People
The White House shares new details on plan to bring more feds back in April
Agencies across government will take on new responsibilities and offer more in-person services under Biden's new COVID-19 preparedness plan.
Digital Government
Back to the Office for Feds, Biden Says
The president lays out new tasks for agencies in his address, along with ideas for where that work should take place.
People
Biden uses the State of the Union to call feds back to the office
The president lays out new tasks for agencies in his address, along with ideas for where that work should take place.
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.
Ideas
Attitudes About the Future of Work Have Dramatically Changed
Now it’s time to embrace hybrid work and enhance mission performance.
Digital Government