Acquisition
Congress stretches deadline for DOD task order protests; civilian jurisdiction unclear
A new Federal Register notice on a new acquisition rule regarding task-order protests has reignited the debate on jurisdiction over civilian protests.
Digital Government
Russia provides a case study in government corruption
Russians are pessimistic, and it's no wonder that they are.
Acquisition
VA hopes to transform IT systems with T4 contract
The Veterans Affairs Department laid out several goals for its ambitious $12 billion "T4" IT acquisitions contract.
People
Exceptional DOD employees get to taste private-sector IT work
The Defense Department is implementing a new pilot program that will give federal IT employees a chance to experience private-sector work.
People
More than half of federal teleworkers are unsatisfied
Employee satisfaction with telework has hovered at 37 percent during the past five years.
Cybersecurity
Give the public a role in disaster response
It's time for DHS to tap into social media's proven ability to provide valuable information in a crisis, writes consultant W. David Stephenson.
People
A practical guide to collaboration
A new book makes research into workplace collaboration accessible and useful.
People
The limits of communication
IT leaders should err on the side of caution when sharing project goals with users.
Digital Government
Minn. government shutdown could predict future for feds
When Minnesota lawmakers couldn't reach a budget compromise, the state government shut down, and now its employees are paying the price. Are federal workers destined to face a similar fate?
Modernization