People
The barriers to market pay for the federal IT workforce
Technology specialists would benefit most from a market-sensitive salary system but several barriers make that occupational group the least prepared for the change, writes consultant Howard Risher.
Digital Government
An uncertain prognosis for personal health records
Feds are trying to push self-managed medical records into the mainstream, but it's been slow going.
People
News of bin Laden's death a landmark social networking event
Media reports show how networking technology, which bin Laden conspicuously avoided, shaped coverage of the event.
People
Procurement data woes: Public lashings probably won't help
A proposed policy to penalize VA contracting officers might not get the desired results, experts say.
People
SSA: The check is not in the mail
The Treasury Department and Social Security Administration have begun requiring new applicants for retirement benefits to sign up for electronic payments or debit cards only.
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Why the blurry work/life boundary is not a bad thing
Individuals who can manage the many facets of their personal lives while getting their work done are more likely to be productive employees, writes Ted Schadler, a vice president and principal analyst at Forrester Research.
Digital Government
Weathering the storm
People with a low opinion of the federal government like to pass around jokes that have the punch line: "I'm from the federal government and I'm here to help." President Ronald Reagan famously called them "the 10 most frightening words in the English language."
People
OPM tests tech for more collaborative workforce
OPM has started several collaborative technologies to create a more open workplace culture, according to OPM Director John Berry.
Digital Government