Digital Government
I lurk, therefore I am
Blogger John Klossner writes that "lurking" within a social network is the easiest way to actively participate without putting forth any effort.
Digital Government
The inside scoop on the Federal 100 Awards
Cartoonist John Klossner passes on trivia, fun facts and outright fabrications about FCW's annual awards program.
People
A new way to think about favoritism in the workplace
Cartoonist John Klossner suggests that everyone just admit that favoritism exists -- and to acknowledge that not all favoritism is bad.
People
10 suggestions for improving the USA.gov feedback process
Blogger John Klossner writes that nothing productive will come of the online suggestion process until we return to a world without anonymity, and offers 10 ideas to make the process more productive, as well as more entertaining.
People
In defense of teleworking
Blogger John Klossner writes that federal managers' worries about telework should be overcome by the fact that teleworkers are highly motivated professionals who don't take snow days, work through lunch and maximize the hour(s) they save each day by not commuting.
People
The funniest thing about mandating security certifications
The current push for mandatory security certifications reminds cartoonist John Klossner of America’s Funniest Home Videos.
People
How insourcing would work as a New Year's resolution
FCW cartoonist John Klossner envisions what goals an office could meet if it had 100 additional employees.
Cybersecurity
When did the CISO become sexy?
It wasn't too long ago that a chief information security officer was a hidden resource.
People
Pay-for-performance: A modester proposal
Blogger John Klossner thinks that pay-for-performance would work if it weren't for one small factor: human nature.
People
Crowdsourcing saves the day in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'
FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner delivers a fresh, high-tech spin on the classic Jimmy Stewart film.
People
Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts and women in technology
A Halloween party for some Cub Scouts reminds FCW cartoonist John Klossner about the challenges that women still face in the working world.
People
Klossner: Why the federal government is like the Red Sox
Federal agencies can’t be blamed for savoring their newfound ability to attract talent from the pinstripe-wearing private sector.
People
Klossner: The link between IT dashboards and '80s hair bands
Whatever the format, whatever the hardware, bad data is still bad data.
Cybersecurity
Klossner: Could Obama unilaterally vote contestants off “American Idol”?
FCW cartoonist John Klossner discovers more cause for concern in a controversial Senate bill that would give Obama the power to discuss private networks from the Internet.
People
Klossner: How to recognize the mentors in your life
The 2009 Rising Star Award program makes FCW cartoonist John Klossner think about the accidental mentors that guide us all through life.
People
Klossner: The secret of success in federal IT cartooning
In the 13-plus years I have been drawing cartoons for FCW, I have often needed a high learning curve on cartoon topics, writes John Klossner.
Digital Government
5 clues that your IT project isn't going to get the green light
FCW cartoonist John Klossner offers readers a humorous look at how IT projects might get the boot.
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