Modernization

Agencies setting priorities for 2012

How will telework, cloud computing, cybersecurity and other priorities fare in austere era?

People

GAO: Federal CIO responsibilities too varied

A new report finds that competing responsibilities could hinder federal CIOs to properly carry out their IT and information management tasks.

People

When roadwork can do no more good, telework can be a solution

Virginia commuters could soon see less-congested roads thanks to the commonwealth’s efforts in pushing telework, according to a state official.

Digital Government

How to turn telework naysayers around

A pilot program could be a step in the right direction to get agency heads to implement telework.

People

Feds could see extended pay freeze in new proposals

Lawmakers propose measures that would affect federal pay to save US from "fiscal disaster."

Digital Government

How to be an innovative fed

With innovation being all the rage, an expert advises on how to best realize ideas and make an impact in the federal space.

Digital Government

Government stars rock the house at FedTalks 2011

Now is the best time to be an innovator, says Obama's chief technology officer.

Modernization

What do the federal workforce and cloud computing have in common?

Many of the drivers behind the adoption of cloud computing could be applied to labor as well, an expert says.

People

Tips for crowdsourcing, from the crowd

Agencies share lessons learned from using Challenge.gov.

People

Labor Department seeks public comment on Benefits.gov

DOL is looking for citizens' input on the information collection process on its website for federally funded benefit and assistance programs.

People

CIO slams State Department for 'cronyism and nepotism,' steps down

State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs CIO Kirit Amin cites culture of resistance and senior management decisions as reasons for his temporary exit.

Digital Government

House averts government shutdown

The House of Representatives has passed a short-term measure that will keep the government running until Nov. 18.

People

NSF seeks cyber infrastructure to make sense of scientific data

The National Science Foundation has tapped a research team at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill to develop a national data infrastructure that would help future scientists share research.

Digital Government

Readers' reactions: Why napping at work is A-OK

FCW readers question the fairness in allowing feds smoke breaks but not midday snoozes.

People

Lessons to unlearn: New fiscal climate demands new ideas

Report suggests that the past can provide little guidance for the present and future.

People

New program teaches fed IT pros leadership

Newly launched educational effort teaches federal IT community leadership and project management.

People

House OKs funding to prevent government shutdown

Lawmakers approve measure to keep government operational for a short time.

Digital Government

Napping Census workers: Are feds simply overworked?

A "handful" of Census workers are reportedly taking naps during business hours. Are feds just overworked?

Digital Government

NSF unveils plan to spur workplace flexibility, STEM careers

More work/life balance is in the works for NSF researchers and scientists.

People

OMB head: Federal workers could face more sacrifices

Feds: Think you've suffered enough? Jacob Lew says you could be in for more pain.