People
FITARA could expand to include IT salaries
A pair of key senators told their House colleagues that paying acquisition experts more could have long-term benefits.
Modernization
Chenok and Kamensky: Looking at the big picture
Two executives from the IBM Center for the Business of Government identify seven significant changes to watch for in the coming months.
People
Report: Administration mulls new federal IT unit
Among the more radical changes under consideration is creation of a one-stop tech shop to work on high profile public-facing websites.
People
It is time for leaders to step up or step aside
CACI International's Jack London offers his take on the four essential characteristics that distinguish the best leaders.
Acquisition
10 reports worth a second look
Among the most interesting Critical Read pieces FCW published in 2013 were ones covering the security clearance process, performance management and FISMA.
People
David Wennergren on the role of teams in driving change
Why major reorganizations need both outside change agents and internal stakeholders.
Modernization
New Year's resolutions for federal CIOs
The year ahead is fraught with technological and business challenges, but Anthony Robbins has three tips to help CIOs start off on the right foot.
People
OPM telework report highlights government progress
Although the number of federal teleworkers has risen to 300,000, that's still less than one-third of those eligible to do so.
People
Report: Plummeting morale threatens government output
The 2013 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey paints a picture of federal workers disheartened by furloughs, pay freezes and budget uncertainty.
People
Boosting IT employee engagement
IT managers can improve retention and productivity by focusing on these four drivers of employee engagement.
People
Losing the tech talent sweepstakes
A new report says compensation and culture are the biggest obstacles keeping the government from hiring the best and brightest technology professionals.
People
Defense bill leaves IT management in limbo
Some of the legislative proposals are in conflict with reorganization plans unveiled earlier this month by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Cybersecurity
Pentagon exploring methods to mitigate insider threats
The Defense Department wants contractors to offer up ideas on combatting espionage, sabotage, treason and terrorism.
People
Telework Week 2014 aims higher
The Mobile Work Exchange wants to exceed 2013's record number of 112,000 federal employee participants.
People
Addressing 'second-generation' gender bias
Women are woefully rare in IT management positions, and fixing that demands a concerted effort.
People
NFFE's Dougan on shutdowns, IT hiring
The National Federation of Federal Employees president is predicting another shutdown come January.
Cybersecurity
DHS debuts virtual training, improved app for first responders
New tools encourage collaboration and cost-effective training.
People
The need for strategic IT workforce planning
Contending with IT talent risks in today's budget-constrained environment is critical and demands a focused approach.
People
Hagel announces DOD appointments
New officials are moving into roles Pentagon intelligence, fiscal improvement and acquisition, technology and logistics.
People