People
Workforce expert: Third year of pay freeze likely to happen
The defeat of the latest effort to extend the pay freeze doesn't mean feds are safe from further attempts.
Digital Government
Feds angry at possible pay freeze extension
To say feds have had enough is an understatement, according to readers who chimed in on the proposed extended pay freeze.
Digital Government
Will feds accept yet another pay freeze?
A new proposal to extend the federal pay freeze an additional three years could be too much of a sacrifice for even the most loyal feds.
Cybersecurity
GAO report urges better planning, coordination of cyber workforces
Agencies are falling short in properly planning and coordinating their cybersecurity human capital, according to a GAO report.
Digital Government
How good data aids agency decision-making
Data collection is just the first step toward better decision-making among federal agencies, report says.
Modernization
Agencies told to overhaul recordkeeping practices
Under a new directive, agencies are required to better document and overhaul their recordkeeping systems.
Digital Government
Taking advice from the young and wise
Reverse mentoring puts the youthful neophytes in the teaching role. Is this a good idea?
Cybersecurity
Buying Christmas presents online -- what do agencies allow?
Ambiguous language makes it unclear to federal employees whether they are allowed to use online shopping sites while at work.
Digital Government
Supercommittee fails: What's next for feds?
Now that the committee tasked with finding ways to cut federal spending has given up, what can federal employees expect?
Digital Government
Shutdown averted in the nick of time -- again
Obama signs spending bill to keep the government running through Dec. 16.
People
IT certification gives federal job seekers an edge
Pursuing an IT certification could help government IT professionals land a better job or get them more pay, survey says.
Digital Government
UPDATED: Senate passes CR; sends to Obama for signature
The Senate has passed the spending bill, once again averting a potential, partial government shutdown.
People
Federal CIOs could meet resistance in expanding role
The expectations on government IT leads have led to major cultural changes within agencies, panelists say.
People
Federal employees appear undaunted despite budget climate
New report naming the best and the worst federal workplaces reveals only a small decline in overall employee satisfaction among feds.
Digital Government
IT needs to shift from engineering to 'anthropology' mindset
The CIO's role could spin off into one of two different directions, analyst says
Digital Government
Online shopping during work hours, yay or nay?
It's almost the season to shop for holiday gifts online, but feds wonder if it's ok to do so using agency equipment.
People
Don't jump to conclusions about Obama's order limiting mobile devices
Waste-cutting efforts won't necessarily reduce spending on mobile devices, experts say.
Digital Government
Exposed: The dark side of telework
Telework really does open the door to the kinds of abuses managers fear, some readers say.
People
Order limits smart phones, tablets and swag for feds
New rules also extend to printing documents and vehicle efficiency, as reality of tight economic times takes hold.
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