Cybersecurity

Does the intelligence community have a handle on its contractor workforce?

According to a GAO report, intelligence agencies lack an accurate picture of contractors costs and mission.

People

'The critical link is giving people ownership'

Author Rod Pyle discusses what other agencies can learn from the culture and systems that have driven NASA's accomplishments.

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SEC trying out the business information officer

CIO Thomas Bayer brought the idea to government from his time at Capital One.

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Thornberry welcomes data, stresses human factor in acquisition reform

Texas Republican leading reform effort says Pentagon Undersecretary Frank Kendall’s office will need help to tackle the issue of acquisition workforce training.

Modernization

Managing the mobile workforce

As agencies log successes in enterprisewide initiatives, the familiar challenges of security and trust remain.

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Fixating on failure

Failing fast is the best way to get better -- in agile development and in life.

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Agencies want more guidance on digital strategy

IT and HR managers are reasonably happy with the progress their agencies have made but want senior leaders to play a more active role.

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How agencies can accelerate innovation

GSA's 18F and similar programs promise to jump-start innovation efforts at agencies, and here are five ways to ensure their success.

People

Money, promiscuous partnering and 'intrapreneurs'

ACT-IAC workshop explores what's really required for innovation in the public sector.

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Looking for the next class of leaders

FCW is accepting nominations for the 2014 Rising Star awards, and we need your help identifying the IT professionals in government and industry who are poised to take charge.

Digital Government

Can social media make every civil servant an innovator?

Steve Kelman notes two examples where social media and big data are hinting at big wins for relatively little hassle.

People

The myth of the telework gender gap

New data has destroyed the notion that teleworking is the nearly exclusive province of women with small children.

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IT near top of human capital woes

Federal chief human capital officers told a GAO forum that agencies could be missing cost savings by not coordinating on HR IT.

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House and Senate VA bills put senior execs on notice

Legislation is in motion to give the VA more authority to fire senior executives, but is that the best solution to the agency's woes?

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Code for America seeks new recruits

Now in its fifth year, a program that matches developers with government IT projects is looking for a new class.

People

3 books to improve your work/life balance

The authors of three recent books offer their suggestions for feds who are struggling to maintain satisfying personal and professional lives.

People

How to get the most out of mobility

Microsoft's Marco Manuello says being overly cautious on mobile is a good way to waste money.

People

Media life and real life

Steve Kelman reports on some public servants who are unlikely to make the papers.

People

Avoiding the Senior Executive Service

While Congress takes potshots at pay and bonuses, top government executives say the SES is being decimated by morale problems and a reluctance of talented managers to join their ranks.