Digital Government
Biden’s Management Agenda Highlights Need for High-Tech Federal Workforce
To deliver better citizen services, the government will need a skilled workforce and the technology to support it, management officials said.
Ideas
The ‘Great Resignation’ Is a Trend that Began Before the Pandemic – and Bosses Need to Get Used to It
Employers are having a harder time recruiting new workers.
Ideas
The (Long) Waiting Game to Get My Student Loans Forgiven
The student loan forgiveness process for public servants is a disaster. After almost five years, I’m still waiting to have all my loans forgiven.
Emerging Tech
Air Force Turns to Virtual Reality for Suicide and Sexual Assault Training
Service members are also using the emerging technology for technical education purposes.
Cybersecurity
Most Employees Want Stronger Enforcement of Cybersecurity Protocols in the Workplace, Survey Finds
Two-thirds of respondents found National Institute of Standards and Technology guidelines to be “extremely” or “very” valuable.
Cybersecurity
DHS Launches Portal to Recruit—and Retain—Cybersecurity Talent
The moment of truth is here for a new hiring system that promises to address gaping cybersecurity shortages by redefining "merit."
Emerging Tech
USDA’s Bot Program Saves More Than 150,000 Hours Per Year
The agency reached $5.3 million in cost avoidance while 27 cohorts of employees graduated from its reskilling program, Agriculture officials say.
Digital Government
White House Clarifies Contractor Vaccination Deadline
GSA launched a tracker this week to monitor compliance with the mandate.
Cybersecurity
CISA Director to Appoint Hackers to Cybersecurity Advisory Committee
Security researchers have a crucial role to play in balancing an offense-heavy ecosystem, the director said.
Digital Government
Federal Judge Declines to Block Vaccine Mandate for Feds
Judge says the challenge is both premature and unlikely to supersede the public interest in ending the pandemic.
Digital Government
Being Nice to Others Makes Them More Likely to Be Nice to You
People tend to reciprocate each other’s behavior.
Digital Government
Survey: Majority of Federal Employees Disagree With Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
Comments submitted as part of the survey show a diversity of thought on the requirement.
Digital Government
Competition Drives the Gender Pay Gap? Maybe Not
Women like to compete when they have the option to share their winnings with the losers.
Ideas
Is It Time to Ditch Daylight Saving Time?
While many will soon enjoy an extra hour of sleep, our children and pets will be the first to wake.
Modernization
Building a Cloud-Savvy Workforce May Mean Rethinking Degree Requirements
Government and industry officials question how they can keep cloud positions filled when they require various degrees and certifications.
Artificial Intelligence
EEOC Launches Initiative to Ensure AI Doesn’t Exacerbate Civil Rights Issues
The new program looks to educate employers and employees about how algorithms are used in hiring and other employment decisions.
Ideas
Whistleblowers Risk Everything—Lawmakers Must Protect Them
Two pivotal pieces of legislation pending before Congress would strengthen weak whistleblower protection laws.
Digital Government
Elections Officials Are Still Receiving Death Threats and Harassment About the 2020 Election. They’re Asking Congress For Help.
Three state and local election officials testified before a Senate committee about their terrifying experiences since last year’s election in support of proposed voting reform legislation.
Cybersecurity
Most Local Governments Provide Cyber Awareness Training. Why Do 25% Let Elected Leaders Opt Out?
A new survey from the CompTIA Public Technology Institute highlights cybersecurity concerns among municipal IT professionals, including remote work and rising insurance premiums.
Modernization