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OPM builds how-to site for hiring managers
A new website will give the federal government one-stop access to recruitment resources such as multimedia learning tools and interactive forums with experts.
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AT&T offers telework solutions for federal agencies
AT&T is offering technologies for federal teleworkers.
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Rosetta Stone for corporate IDs would simplify accountability
ORGPedia aims to ease the exchange of data between existing systems used to track political contributions.
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How online games could make government more accessible
Some communications experts say that Web-based games could help more people get a better grasp on the workings of government.
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Osama bin Laden and Public Service Recognition Week
Unfortunately, many people do not realize that government employees are responsible for tracking down bin Laden, writes blogger Steve Kelman.
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What CIOs are most worried about
TechAmerica and Grant Thornton culled information from 46 CIOs at 35 federal departments, agencies, programs and congressional oversight groups.
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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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