Modernization
iPhone tracking: How serious is it?
The accuracy of Apple's iPhone location tracking is debatable, and it could depend on phone reception. But if you're worried, a jailbreak app can prevent tracking.
People
Federal employees: Patriots, hangers-on or something in between?
Readers respond to a question about their motivation.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Why do so many ‘slugs’ keep their jobs?
While the president’s overheard private remarks were unfortunate, it’s important to hear his whole message about federal employees.
Digital Government
New tools calculate your tax dollars at work
The White House joins Google contest winners to offer Web-based ways to gauge your federal contribution.
Digital Government
Federal Coach: Work with someone who doesn't understand social norms
Most people know how to behave in the workplace, but there are always outliers who are aggressive, quirky or who have never figured out the acceptable social norms.
Digital Government
State to start social network for employees only
The State Department's e-Diplomacy office is testing its new Corridor social network for department employees, according to several online reports.
People
Senator worried about cutting transparency programs
Sen. Tom Carper is worried that Congress' budget reduction to open-government programs such as Data.gov and the Federal IT Dashboard may hurt efforts to curb improper payments and wasteful spending.
People
Why do you work for the government?
If you're in a job where you could be earning more in the private sector, why do you continue to work for the government?
People