Digital Government
The Latest Trend for Tech Interviews: Days of Unpaid Homework
Some hiring managers contend that there are better ways to evaluate programmers, however.
Digital Government
The Resume of the Future Will Tell Employers Who You Are, And Not Just What You’ve Done
Currently, Resumes force job seekers to contort their work and life history into corporately acceptable versions of their actual selves.
Emerging Tech
White House: 5 Percent of Government Jobs Could Be ‘Automated Entirely’
The Office of Personnel Management will look at how to retrain the employees affected.
Policy
House Armed Services Chair Wants to Cut DISA and Number of Defense CIOs
Draft legislation from Rep. Mac Thornberry would eliminate several Defense agencies, including DISA.
Ideas
When Will Government Get Serious About Gaming Again?
A few years ago, a vocal group within government helped push gaming for training and problem-solving but the momentum seems to have slowed.
Digital Government
Sam Altman's Simple Advice on Being Productive—And Not Freaking Out When You Aren't
Why are we so obsessed with productivity?
Podcasts
Critical Update: Flying Cars, Valley of Death and Innovating with Intrapreneurs
In episode two, Nextgov talks with National Geospatial-Intelligence Chief Ventures Officer Christy Monaco about the business of innovation in government.
Cybersecurity
College Students Battle To Control the Power Grid in Energy Department Challenge
Agency officials hope the competition will draw more young tech talent to the government and energy industry.
Digital Government
How to Give Feedback That Actually Works, Without Hurting Anyone More Than You Have To
Poorly delivered feedback can wreak havoc on your organization.
Cybersecurity
OPM Says Agencies Have One Year To ID Cyber Workforce Gaps
The Office of Personnel Management started the clock Monday for agencies to identify, report and mitigate cybersecurity workforce shortfalls.
Digital Government
Women in Government Tech Have ‘One Bad-Ass Mission,' New Federal CIO Says
Suzette Kent highlighted the power of women in government in her first address as federal CIO.
Digital Government
A Former WeWork Executive Has Launched His Own Coworking Startup
The new company is targeting an older, more corporate demographic.
Digital Government
Government Has No Idea Whether The Billions It Spends On STEM Education Is Working
An audit by the Government Accountability Office suggests the White House isn’t measuring how well STEM education programs work.
Digital Government
Amazon Has Replaced Google as the Best Place to Work in the U.S.
At least according to LinkedIn.
Cybersecurity
Education Department Knows It Needs Cyber Skills, But Doesn't Know Which Ones
The department issued a request for information on how best to train, retain and track its cyber workforce.
Policy
With Shutdown Days Away, Lawmakers Unveil Massive Federal Spending Bill
Congress must approve funding by Friday to keep agencies across government operating.
Ideas
The Reality vs. Hype About Automation, AI and Self-Healing
Automation will become increasingly important as federal agencies look to optimize their networks.
Digital Government
How Mapping And Data Could Make The Census Cheaper
The tool can help the bureau tailor outreach efforts and find potential employees.
Modernization