Modernization
Is there an IT-acquisition generation gap?
GSA's Mark Day warns that disconnects could complicate already-difficult IT challenges.
People
Coaching and training in a time of lean budgets
Now more than ever, it is vital for federal managers to invest in their own professional development.
Digital Government
Contractors who tell don't have same protections as feds
Though the number of federal contractors has grown significantly over the past decade, examples of whistleblowing contractors are extraordinarily rare, and they don't enjoy the same protections as federal employees.
People
Reader: Government is ready for videoconferencing
An FCW reader argues that technology is not the real challenge to expanding the use of video.
People
How to measure training effectiveness
A diversity of opinions on how effective federal training is calls for performance measurement, Steve Kelman writes.
People
DOD reduces furlough days
Hagel says budget flexibility enables Pentagon to drop from 11 days to six for most civilian employees.
People
Building a senior executive pipeline
A new report outlines methods for cultivating future members of the Senior Executive Service as many of the current generation plan to retire.
People
The likely decline of the CIO
FITARA's effort to make CIOs political appointees reflects a rift between lawmakers and those who actually run government programs, says Bob Woods.
People
Jordan: Easier private-sector rotation could aid federal recruiting
Experienced contracting officers are finding it harder to stay motivated in the face of stagnant federal budgets, but OFPP head Joe Jordan has some ideas.
People
GAO questions Air Force budget shuffling
Air Force funding maneuvers that saved some employees from furloughs and other fiscal stresses may have a hard time expanding as auditors want to see more proof of its effectiveness.
People
How to tap the power of employee engagement
Bob Lavigna brings more than 30 years of experience in workforce management to the pages of his new book, "Engaging Government Employees."
People
Satisfaction with diversity support wanes
Confidence in leaderhship empowerment also suffers compared to previous survey in 2011.
People
The ripple effect of furloughs
A reader notes that furloughing DOD workers has costs of its own.
People
A great job in government -- so long as you're not in government
IRS seeks director of cybersecurity operations under 'streamlined critical pay' designation.
People
Mobile productivity: Too much of a good thing?
Feds are using mobile devices more than ever, but is that necessarily a plus?
People
DOD furloughs begin as Pentagon looks to 2014
More than half a million DOD employees have begun taking mandatory time off that will cost them 11 days of pay through September.
People
Obama nominates new IGs, but high-profile vacancies remain
DOD, State and USAID are in line to get new inspectors general, while the IG office at DHS has problems that go beyond the unfilled position.
Cybersecurity
What's wrong with cyber training? Apparently, a lot.
Our recent story headlined “What’s wrong with cyber training?” provoked quite the reaction.
People
Counting heads: CRS tallies unfilled presidential appointments
Half a year into his second term, President Obama has not nominated candidates for many positions, and some he has put forward have not been confirmed, research shows.
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