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Federal CIO VanRoekel unveils plan to boost government innovation
Obama’s chief information officer highlights how "Shared First" and "Future First" initiatives will help cut waste and make the most of IT investments.
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Senator asks federal CIO to resolve USAJobs crisis
With the USAJobs website technical problems extending into a third week, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts is calling on Federal CIO Steven VanRoekel to get involved.
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OPM says capacity issues for USAJobs resolved
A senior official in charge of the USAJobs federal job search website said the agency is now addressing search problems, but users continue to complain about site performance.
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Workplace as a service? DHS CIO says yes
Department of Homeland Security is looking to try out a new business model.
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Your employees could be your best source of new ideas, managers advise
A panel at the Executive Leadership Conference agrees the workforce is a potential source of innovative thinking.
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When agencies say no to innovation
FCW readers say that federal agencies take a dim view at attempts to be innovative.
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USAJobs 3.0 sees sharp drop in job applications
The USAJobs 3.0 website is accepting thousands of applications two weeks into the launch, but the number of applications appears to have dropped in comparison to previous months.
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Blogging from ELC: On PowerPoint, tight budgets and innovation
Steve Kelman offers some initial observations on the scene at the Executive Leadership Conference in Williamsburg, Va.
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USAJobs launches to boos and hisses
Users roundly criticized the launch of USAJobs 3.0 and raised questions about OPM's decision to insource the site.
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Union to supercommittee: Don't take it out on us
A coalition representing 4.6 million federal and postal workers and annuitants has sent a letter to the deficit reduction supercommittee urging the panel to reject proposals that would put further strains on the federal workforce.
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Lawmakers expand target of contractor pay-cap proposal
Calls are growing to extend a contractor pay cap to all employees, not just top executives.
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Monster, Avue step in to aid agencies with jobs to fill
The USAJobs website's troubles may be easing, but meanwhile rivals are volunteering to help federal agencies with listings.
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Agencies setting priorities for 2012
How will telework, cloud computing, cybersecurity and other priorities fare in austere era?
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GAO: Federal CIO responsibilities too varied
A new report finds that competing responsibilities could hinder federal CIOs to properly carry out their IT and information management tasks.
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When roadwork can do no more good, telework can be a solution
Virginia commuters could soon see less-congested roads thanks to the commonwealth’s efforts in pushing telework, according to a state official.
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OPM slows access to USAJobs to lighten load
Lawyer offers advice for frustrated job seekers unable to apply for desired positions.
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OPM says USAJobs fixed, but complaints continue
The tumult for the troubled USAJobs revamp does not seem to be over. Although the Office of Personnel Management gave it a thumbs up late Oct. 14, problems continued to frustrate users.
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Feds could see extended pay freeze in new proposals
Lawmakers propose measures that would affect federal pay to save US from "fiscal disaster."
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OPM blames high demand for USAJobs complaints
An unexpectedly high number of users flooded the new USAJobs website when it launched, causing the time outs and errors that many users experienced, OPM says.
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