Modernization
NARA's top 10 management challenges
The Office of Inspector General recently listed what it considers the most significant challenges facing the agency.
Cybersecurity
Contractors lose bid to suspend E-Verify enforcement
A second attempt to delay the E-Verify rule from becoming effective for federal contractors has failed
People
Get a Life!: Improving Hiring
A recent report warns that government needs to hire 11,500 workers in IT by 2012. But skeptics warn that with the current hiring process, it ain’t gonna happen.
Cybersecurity
One appeal fails, another pending today for E-Verify
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other plaintiffs have filed another appeal in attempt to stop the E-Verify rule from going into effect today for federal contractors, according to a media report.
People
Reader feedback: Smaller pay raise wins some support
Most FCW readers are not happy that President Barack Obama wants to trim the 2010 federal pay raise, but a surprising number support the move.
Modernization
DISA will use telework to retain displaced employees
The Defense Systems Information Agency will use teleworking to retain employees as it relocates to Fort Meade, Md.
People
5 talking points for a debate about employee poaching
Federal managers are taking a closer look at what government contractors have to offer. But it’s not their products or services the managers are after: It’s their employees.
People
Get a Life!: Recession puts premium on good management
During tough financial times, good morale can translate into continued productivity, recent surveys have found.
Cybersecurity
Experts disagree on effect of E-Verify's expiration
The authorization for the E-Verify employment verification program expires three weeks after it is set to cover federal contractors.
Modernization
USPTO eyes unified communication system
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office wants to learn about unified Internet Protocol communication systems that could cut its operating costs.
Cybersecurity
Top 5 stories at the FCW.com watercooler
FCW.com readers, on the whole, might be more civil than most people who post comments on mainstream Web sites but they are no less passionate.
People
Obama wants smaller raises for fed employees
Citing the economic downturn and skyrocketing federal budget, the president announced he intends to trim government employees' Jan. 1 raise.
Cybersecurity
Groups ask court to delay E-Verify despite ruling
The organizations trying to stop the E-Verify rule from covering federal contractors have filed for an injunction to delay enforcement from beginning Sept. 8.
Modernization
Top 5 FCW stories
We like to think everything we publish is interesting and useful to our readers, but some stories are undeniably hot.
People
Unions critical of NSPS overhaul decision
Federal employee unions have sharply criticized the recommendation of the Defense Business Board to overhaul, and not abandon, Defense Department’s controversial National Security Personnel System.
People
Feds to contractors: Stop whining about employee poaching
Federal employees, long accustomed to seeing their co-workers lured away by the promise of riches in the private sector, can’t be blamed for enjoying a little schadenfreude.
People
Feds accused of 'poaching' contractor employees
Contractors are concerned by what they view as poaching when federal agencies aggressively look to hire their experienced information technology professionals.
People
Get a Life: Looking at worker engagement
In a new report, the Merit Systems Protection Board explores reasons why employees are more engaged in their work in some agencies but not in others, writes blogger Judy Welles.
People
National Security Personnel System needs redesign, OPM says
The National Security Personnel System should be rebuilt because of systemic problems, a task force finds.
People