Digital Government

5 steps to a successful virtual office policy

Thinking about crafting a virtual office policy? We lay out five overarching areas that need attention.

People

Agencies close in on goals to revamp hiring processes

Federal agencies are on their way to meeting hiring reform goals as laid out by President Obama in 2010, according to OPM.

Digital Government

The pros and cons of working IT in spy agencies

Getting hired at a secretive, three-letter agency could mean jackpot in terms of job security and pay. But is the immense scrutiny worth it?

Modernization

VanRoekel: Citizens expect more digital interaction with government

With the emergence of a Facebook Nation, Americans have come to expect more digital interaction with their government, says Obama's chief information officer.

Cybersecurity

IG finds flawed IT security program at USDA

An audit of USDA's IT security efforts finds few successes and ample failures.

People

Deal reached to avert shutdown with only hours to spare

A late-night deal avoided a partial government shutdown, the fifth such occasion this year.

Digital Government

Will the Senate save feds from a pay freeze extension?

Senate Democrats pledge to vote down bill that passed the House.

Digital Government

10 reasons to bring your own device to work

What federal employees can learn from adopters in the private sector.

Digital Government

Obama administration steps up efforts to curb fraud and waste

Officials claim billions in savings through new program.

People

The 9-to-5 workday? Get over it.

Jody Thompson, who helped invent the concept of a results-only work environment, explains why ROWE makes good sense in the federal government.

Digital Government

Union coalition urges feds to take action against pay cuts

Fed up with the constant jabs at the federal workforce? A coalition of unions is urging federal employees to fight back.

People

'Socialytics' to become tech trend in 2012

Analysts predict 2012 will see more focus on mobility and social media use in federal agencies.

People

'Tis the season to shop from the office

A majority of FCW readers give the thumbs-up to feds using work computers to do their holiday shopping.

People

Are federal agencies moving too quickly to adopt Android?

A former CTO of the Defense Intelligence Agency advises caution for federal agencies considering Android devices.

Digital Government

Federal fiascoes of 2011: What tops the list

What government debacles ticked you off this year? Share your thoughts on the biggest federal fiascoes of 2011.

Acquisition

Government expected to hire more small businesses

Prediction: The near future will see more small business contracting and brand-new governmentwide contracts.

Modernization

Cloud providers get security standards under new program

The Obama administration has unveiled a plan to accelerate the cloud migration process for agencies and establish security guidelines for vendors.

People

Telework conversation due to shift

Agencies are increasingly comfortable with telework, but at least one expert thinks the concept may soon be a thing of the past.

Cybersecurity

Password apathy common among IT workers, survey finds

A survey reveals that lack of basic IT security understanding and carelessness are common among IT workers.

Digital Government

Work in IT? Bill would have you say goodbye to OT.

IT professionals are up in arms over a proposal that would wipe out overtime pay for those who get paid on an hourly basis.