People
The telework era: better in theory than in practice
The Telework Enhancement Act of 2010 brought renewed attention to efforts to keep workers out of their offices. But it might not have actually changed things very much.
Modernization
Federal workspace won't look the same in the future
The federal workspace of the future is going to look very different because of technology, according to the administrator of the General Services Administration.
People
Acquisition: Testing the limits of classroom training
The federal government is investing in acquisition training, but the returns are up for debate, FCW readers say.
People
Agencies could pay for skimping on training
Employers and employees get burned when training dollars are scarce, FCW readers say.
People
Possible FAA partial shutdown imminent
Many FAA operations could shut down this weekend if a budget impasse in Congress isn't resolved.
People
Telework fosters productivity, study says
Employees can be more productive in a telework arrangement, according to a recent study.
People
Minnesota lawmakers strike a deal
A state government shutdown of nearly three weeks ends as Minnesota lawmakers make a deal.
People
Unions seek answers on how debt default would affect feds
A coalition of more than 20 federal employee and management organizations wants to know how the federal workforce would be affected if Congress fails to raise the nation’s debt limit at the start of next month.
People
New WH memo outlines telework security guidelines
A senior Obama administration official is reminding federal agencies that they must comply with security guidelines while implementing the Telework Enhancement Act of 2010.
People
NASA teacher workshop begins
NASA has chosen 48 teachers to participate in this summer's Simulation-Based Aerospace Engineering Teacher Professional Development Program.
People
Debt ceiling debate renews fears for feds
If the debt ceiling debate isn't settled soon, federal employees could face furloughs or holds on their salaries and benefits.
People
Computer game offers a chance to solve fiscal crisis
As the debt ceiling debate rages on, a newly released computer game gives everyday people a go at solving the nation’s fiscal crisis, the Associated Press reports.
Modernization
Like home-work boundaries? Loosecubes to the rescue.
New workspace marketplace fits a need for those who can telework, but choose not to work from home.
People
Maryland recruits disabled workers with telework option
Talented disabled workers in Maryland are being lured with telework incentives through a state program.
People
OPM aims for clear writing
The Office of Personnel Management has released its first plan to use writing that is clear and to the point and takes less time for readers to comprehend.
People
NASA lays off space shuttle workers
As the space shuttle Atlantis makes its final flight, NASA readies the pink slips.
Cybersecurity
Champions of change, powered by IT
Social media leaders, performance improvement officers and chief privacy officers play key roles in the development of Gov 2.0.
People
Agencies can ask teleworkers to work during hurricanes
Federal HR officials are told how to handle the upcoming hurricane season that's predicted to be busier than normal.
People
The challenges of including contractors in the federal workforce size debate
It won't be easy for Congress to count and possibly cut the number of contract employees -- for a variety of reasons.
People