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.
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