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Is the digital leash a blessing or a curse?
Without a doubt, smart phones have dramatically changed the workplace. But has it been for the better?
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New bill would increase oversight of IT projects
Last month, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) introduced legislation that would require agency CIOs and the Office of Management and Budget to conduct systematic reviews of IT projects experiencing performance problems.
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Why feds need to get better at studying IT best practices
When it comes to IT, the federal government needs more case studies of successful projects delivered on time and within budget, writes Alan P. Balutis.
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House panel probes White House staff's storing of mobile device messages
A senior White House official testified on systems in place for automatically capturing all e-mail messages at the office, but a lawmaker suggested some staffers may be bypassing that system by using personal mobile devices.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Culture change: A squishy topic but a vital one
The success of a new program or policy almost always comes down to creating a culture of trust and inclusion.
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How to succeed at failure
The government need not fear failure, as long as it knows what to do when it happens.
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DOD needs better plan to move off of performance-pay system
The Defense Department needs to do a better job of laying out specific goals and a timeline for designing a new performance management system, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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Contracting reform: It comes down to Congress
Inspectors general, auditors and other oversight officials can give recommendations on improvements, but Congress lays down the law.
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IT reform effort expected to meet most deadlines
The Obama administration is reporting significant advances in implementing its 25-point IT reform plan released last December, but changes that require congressional consent appear to be lagging.
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Obama orders agencies to improve customer service
President Barack Obama tells agencies to develop customer service plans with at least one major technology initiative for each agency.
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Federal managers: Room for improvement?
The consensus among readers is that federal managers often don't get the job done. But what can be done about it?
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Acquisition officials share tips on communication, transparency
Federal acquisition professionals shared tips for improving communications between program managers and contracting officials at the Federal IT Acquisition Summit.
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OMB tells agencies to cancel print subscriptions to Federal Register
Agencies have been told to stop subscribing to the print edition of the government's journal, the Federal Register.
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