Digital Government
Improving First-Line Supervisors
Federal agencies are falling short when it comes to selecting, training and supporting first-level supervisors, according to a new report.
People
Defense Department creates online hub for social media
The Pentagon has set up an online social media hub to better coordinate policies and to provide online links to service sites on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and the like.
Digital Government
Obama ready to sign improper payments legislation
The president is expected to sign legislation today meant to crack down on $110 billion a year in erroneous federal payments.
Digital Government
House Panel Clears Training Bill
A House panel on Wednesday passed legislation that would establish basic training standards for federal managers and supervisors.
Digital Government
In This Race, Bet On The Terp To Win
Each day brings fresh evidence that the transition from paper medical files to electronic medical records has reached a tipping point.
Digital Government
Soundbytes: Golf, Management and Pandora's Box
A weekly roundup of comments from Nextgov.com. All comments are presented in their original, unedited form.
Cybersecurity
Learning It Your Way
Formal classroom training isn't the best route for many federal workers. Social networking sites and other Web resources offer additional learning opportunities.
Digital Government
White House cites use of health data as example of its innovation initiative
Government information stored in file cabinets inhibits entrepreneurial energy, so the Obama administration is releasing it, says federal chief technology officer.
Digital Government
Hill opposition grows to FCC spectrum auction plan
Members introduce bills to prevent the commission from selling companies access to communications spectrum that public safety organizations say they need.
Digital Government
WeGov.com pushes Internet activism in new direction
Website allows groups to host pages like Facebook but goes a step further by enabling users to donate to campaigns, engage in letter-writing efforts and join petitions.
Digital Government
DHS agencies reluctant to consolidate human resources networks
Organizations opposing the migration to new systems say they fail to satisfy business requirements or demonstrate savings.
Digital Government
DIA Issues FOUO on Post Series
The Defense Intelligence Agency tried to get a head start on July 16 managing the reaction to the <em>Washington Post</em> <a href=http://projects.washingtonpost.com/top-secret-america/articles/a-hidden-world-growing-beyond-control/?hpid=topnews>"Top Secret America" series</a>, which started running in the paper and on the Web on Monday.
People