People
Feds sound off on morale
Responding to a recent FCW article, federal employees agree that shutdowns, furloughs and sequestration are making the government a less appealing workplace.
People
Feds' job satisfaction continues to dive
The survey responses reflect dips in morale based on sequestration furloughs, pay freezes, reduced opportunities for training and travel, and workplace satisfaction -- all before the shutdown, which happened after the survey was complete.
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Tallying the cost of the shutdown
OMB report counts lost work hours, salaries paid to idle workers and details the effects of the shutdown on government programs.
People
Congress probes whether VA violated law in job change
House committee questions timing, details of CIO Stephen Warren's recent title changes.
Cybersecurity
Are IT certs really a measure of talent?
Readers take issue with a recent report on the value of certifications.
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Why agency jobs may be right up millennials' alley
SAP's Bill McDermott says organizations that don't adapt to younger workers are "doomed to fail" for the next 10 years.
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Senate bill calls for more frequent clearance re-checks
Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis might have lost his clearance under measures outlined in new legislation, supporters claim.
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Extroverts, introverts and GSA's new office
Susan Cain, author of a recent book on introverts in the workplace, suggests that open office spaces may not be a good idea for everyone.
Cybersecurity
Certification: check. Now what?
Cybersecurity certifications are proliferating, but developing an agreed-upon measure for experience and expertise is still difficult.
Cybersecurity
NIST draft cyber framework spotlights workforce woes
Emphasis is not on recruiting, but on defining the skills that will be needed.
Cybersecurity
Are cyber workforce woes actually all about the money?
Readers suggest that substandard salaries -- and lack of real empowerment -- are the major obstacles to hiring.
People
Navy Yard answers remain elusive after shutdown
Report on police response to Sept. 16 shooting was due Oct. 21, but the government shutdown has slowed the investigation.
People
IT training trails new technology
The IT professionals who manage and operate federal systems are often unprepared to deal with technology advances because they lack time and money for adequate training.
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Feds to get back pay after shutdown
Furloughed employees and those who stayed on the job without pay will be compensated.
People
Will returning feds head for the exits?
The shutdown and its furloughs might be the final straw for some federal employees, giving managers a potential morale challenge.
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Feds face insurance bills
If the government shutdown is not lifted soon, federal employees will begin receiving bills for some insurance premiums.
People
6 lessons for feds from Silicon Valley (plus 3 that really don't apply)
Tech entrepreneurs' leadership goals are strikingly similar to those of agency IT executives. But the obstacles to getting there can be very, very different.
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What's so special about federal fellows?
A reader wonders if a recent article on the effects of the shutdown on federal fellowships means FCW is not concerned about the rest of the federal workforce.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: Whom do you trust?
In cybersecurity, where trust is one of the most fundamental pieces in securing and defending networks, many are wondering if the government should rely so heavily on contractors.
People