Digital Government

Open-Plan Offices Have a Surprising Effect on Workplace Communication

Airy, communal spaces do not a buzzing, collaborative environment make.

Digital Government

Four Things the World Cup Can Teach Us About Winning in The Workplace

The “beautiful game” can teach us humans how to work and lead beautifully.

Digital Government

Feds Say Small Talent Pool, Smaller Budget Causing Workforce Crisis

Here’s why public-sector hiring managers think the government is struggling to fill its ranks.

Digital Government

EPA needs to manage contractors better, says Hill panel

Three senior Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee want the Environmental Protection Agency to get a better handle on its contractor workforce.

Digital Government

New ideas for an old institution

TechCongress is trying to inject technology expertise into the legislative branch.

Digital Government

Alabama Man Allegedly Stole $22M in Agency Computers Meant for Kids

The man took computer equipment donated by federal agencies and sold it through his store, according to the indictment.

Digital Government

HHS is Using Data to Fight Opioid Abuse, Fraud and Just About Everything Else

HHS’ investments in data science, people and tools are paying off in a big way.

Digital Government

Trump Leaves the Fate of Nearly 100,000 Indian H-1B Spouses in Limbo Again

The deadline DHS set has ended.

Digital Government

Facebook Bug Could Have Unblocked People You Previously Blocked

That's a big privacy mistake.

Digital Government

Census seeks software help for internet response

As Census wraps up its in-field test of operations and systems that will be used in 2020, the bureau is seeking information about software related to its survey questionnaires.

Digital Government

Facebook Tells Congress It Shared User Data with More Companies

Some tech companies got special access.

Digital Government

18F Names Acting Executive Director

The government’s innovation arm shuffles leadership roles as executive director exits.

Digital Government

For the Pentagon Management Chief, Reform Begins with Good Data

Pentagon Chief Management Officer Jay Gibson offers a view of the path to reform in an exclusive interview with Nextgov.

Digital Government

18F gets a new boss

The General Service Administration's digital shop has a new executive director, Angela Colter.

Digital Government

Congress Studies the 3 Rs: Re-org, Re-clearance, Reauthorization

The bill that would name and shame hackers that attack U.S. targets also advanced.

Digital Government

Reddit's Case for Anonymity on the Internet

The site’s head claims that the policy of not collecting personal information allows people to be “more true to themselves.”

Digital Government

SEC requires companies to file machine-readable financial data

The Securities and Exchange Commission is phasing in a requirement that companies report financial information in the XBRL data format.

Digital Government

A Stanford Researcher Says We Shouldn’t Start Working Full Time Until Age 40

Why are we still packing all of our career and family obligations into a few frantic decades?

Digital Government

Facebook Files Patent For Tech That Can Take Advantage of Your Phone's Mic

The company's idea is to be able to remotely record from your device.

Digital Government

Call for Nominations: What Does It Take to Be Bold?

Nominations are open for the annual Bold program, a showcase of federal innovation on the edge.