Digital Government
How to get results from Web site action centers
The Justice Department is finding new ways to encourage visitor input on its Web pages, such as having its action center box follow users as they move on the site.
Digital Government
Embracing Young Ideas
Allan Holmes on Monday wrote an <a href="http://wiredworkplace.nextgov.com/2010/07/governments_big_recruiting_problem.php#comments-area">excellent post</a> on how the federal government is losing talented young workers because it simply reacts too slowly and does not seem open to new ideas. DMNews has an interesting <a href="http://www.dmnews.com/ibm-engages-generation-y/article/174848/">interview</a> with Pamela Evans, global digital marketing manager at IBM, about how IBM has been successful at recruiting, retaining and appealing to the younger generation. The effort to appeal to younger workers, Evans says, started 11 years ago, when IBM established a website exclusively for software developers. "We're not looking to push them to go places where we are; we really want to intercept them where they are," she says.
Digital Government
Fan favorite: State Department Facebook page attracts 145,000
The State Department's eJournal USA Facebook page has attracted 145,000 fans by focusing on interaction and conversation, says former publications director George Clack.
Cybersecurity
Homeland Security Bill Passes House
Another day, another cybersecurity bill passes in the House.
Digital Government
Navy sets sights on workers with strong business skills
The Navy is seeking professionals who understand business fundamentals and collaborate well at all levels.
Digital Government
Twitter adoption different for Dems and GOP, but old media still rules
You know something has come of age when sober academics conduct research on it, and it seems that Twitter has reached that point. But you may be surprised by the results, writes blogger Brian Robinson.
Cybersecurity
Air Force moves to fill nearly 700 cybersecurity vacancies
In an effort to quickly fill almost 700 vacant cybersecurity positions, Air Force managers have been authorized to use the streamlined Schedule A hiring authority.
Modernization
Justice Department to survey agencies on accessibility compliance
Federal agencies should get ready for their first accessibility compliance evaluation since 2004, according to a new White House memo.
People
A Web-based model for procurement contests
Blogger Steve Kelman believes drug company Eli Lilly has developed a sound approach to funding research and developments via online challenges.
Ideas
Reformatting $$$ To Fight Counterfeiters
A reformatted $100 bill that is expected to start circulating in February 2011 will include a ribbon containing images of bells that morph into 100s to thwart counterfeiters, a federal official told lawmakers this week.
Digital Government
"America's Top Docs" Gets IT
You can almost hear the squeal of tires and smell the burning rubber.
Digital Government
11 ways to boost cloud adoption in government
Brookings Institution analysis yields 11 recommendations for better and more widespread government use of cloud computing.
Digital Government
How long will cloud's reality trail the hype?
True believers see it as the future. Detractors call for caution. But what do they both agree on?
Digital Government
Defense budget constraints force hard acquisition decisions
Government Computer News
Digital Government