People
The Federal 100 award: An FAQ for winners
FCW cartoonist John Klossner helps new Federal 100 award winners understand the ins and outs of being recognized by their peers.
People
Have you hugged a fed today?
Federal employees deserve a break after a year filled with talk of shutdowns, furloughs and pay freezes.
People
In defense of federal employees (Washington Redskins, beware!)
FCW blogger John Klossner does his part to restore the self-esteem of feds who have been the target of so many congressional attacks.
Digital Government
The Federal 100: Every year tells a story
Each year, cartoonist John Klossner captures the zeitgeist of the Federal 100 awards program in one cartoon. Here are some of his past snapshots.
People
A government that's open about a closed process
John Klossner ponders the effectiveness of the Open Government Initiative.
People
The year in cartoons: Security certifications, insourcing and light bulb procurements
FCW cartoonist John Klossner selects his favorite editorial cartoons from 2010.
Modernization
PowerPoint: Your guide to loving it, hating it or leaving it
FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner provides some handy tips for loving PowerPoint -- or for getting more time to spend with your family.
People
Federal vs. corporate pay scales: A cartoonist tries to sort it all out
In the end, FCW cartoonist John Klossner can't sort out the economics of federal and private sector salaries, but that doesn't hold him back.
People
Note to feds: Go forth and fail!
There's a fine line between being on top of a project and stifling workers' skills, FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner writes.
Digital Government
Top 10 signs you have a Rising Star on staff
FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner suggests 10 totally believable signs that a colleague might be a future Rising Star award winner.
People
Inherently governmental remains inherently confusing
Ongoing debates about what government work is inherently government reminds FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner of a game he played (but not very well) as kid.
Digital Government
Top 10 signs you have a Rising Star on staff
Short of an obvious nose ring or Justin Bieber ringtone, how would you know if you have a Rising Star in your midst? FCW Cartoonist John Klossner offers 10 tips.
People
How not to recruit potential employees and influence people
Cartoonist John Klossner says federal recruiters might not want prospective employees to check out the reader comments at FCW.com
Cybersecurity
How Elmer Fudd can improve your password security
FCW cartoonist John Klossner suggests some novel ways to come up with hack-proof computer passwords.
Cybersecurity
Better security requires changes not in technologies, but in user practices
A recent trip to Haiti reminded blogger John Klossner about the sisyphean task agencies face in trying to secure their networks.
Digital Government
Government efficiency: It's not about the light bulbs
Readers answer the question: "How many feds does it take to change a light bulb?"
People
What a laugh! The results of the FCW cartoon caption contest.
FCW cartoonist John Klossner announces the winner of the FCW Challenge cartoon caption contest.
People
Is it leadership and innovation? Or leadership vs. innovation?
FCW cartoonist John Klossner ponders the different approaches to managing for change.
People
Contest: How many federal employees does it take to change a light bulb?
FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner is taking entries now, with plans to publish the best and worst in a future blog post.
People
Acquisition hiring can be a hit-or-miss proposition
Without a standard checklist to refer to when hiring for your agency's acquisition workforce, blogger John Klossner writes that the ability to decipher nonverbal clues may be the next best thing.
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