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Contractors would face shutdown with uncertainty
Who can work -- and when they'll get paid -- depends on a complex mix of factors, experts say.
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Should I stay or should I go?
Federal IT employees are unsure which of them will be spared from furloughs if the government shuts down Oct. 1.
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Contractors critique GSA's new workspace
GSA's remodeled headquarters is designed to accommodate a flexible, connected workforce. Some contractors, however, are finding the transition difficult.
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Technology lends a twist to shutdown scenario
In the digital age, just what constitutes voluntary work?
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Deadly shooting prompts examination of clearance process
Aaron Alexis, the assailant in a shooting rampage at the Navy Yard, had been awarded a security clearance despite a past that should have raised red flags. Now the DOD, the Navy and an independent board will examine the process by which the clearances are evaluated.
Digital Government
Gold in the data, but a shortage of miners
Universities are graduating only a fraction of the data scientists that federal agencies need.
Cybersecurity
7 ways to build your cybersecurity team
New report offers tips on recruiting and organizing internal cyber-staff.
Cybersecurity
Understanding insider threats
A new report examines insider threat prevention programs in the private sector.
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Agency managers make telework pitch
There are still untapped savings and productivity gains to be had for the government through increased use of telework, argued federal IT leaders speaking at the Mobile Work Exchange Town Hall Meeting.
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Talent vs. grit
Innate ability isn't the best predictor of success, Steve Kelman finds, providing a cue for agency managers to inspire their teams.
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McKinsey executive to take OMB's top management slot
As deputy director of management, Beth Cobert would help drive a wide range of procurement, personnel and IT initiatives.
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What retirement wave?
Agency leaders have worried for years about a coming flood of retiring workers. The numbers, though, suggest the fear may be unnecessary.
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Agency IT should focus on apps, not devices
The bring-your-own-app craze can actually make life easier for federal IT professionals who are struggling to contain BYOD.
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Calculator takes the guesswork out of telework
How much would telework save your agency? A new tool helps estimate payback.
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Obama announces plan to bump feds' pay in 2014
Civilian, military personnel would get a 1 percent raise come Jan. 1.
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USPTO paves the way for telework success
Starting with a pilot program for 18 workers in 1997, the patent office has made telework an integral part of its culture for almost 8,000 employees.
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Feds urged to telework on anniversary of March on Washington
OPM asks agencies to show flexibility, avoid "unproductive time" on Aug. 28.
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Broad group of feds deemed ineligible for MSPB protection
Court: Employees involved in national security matters -- even if unclassified -- can be dismissed or demoted without review.
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