People
State's proposal to delay tweets draws undelayed reaction
Possible policy change at diplomacy agency would blunt one of the key strengths of social media, critics say.
People
Collaboration’s role in the new work environment
Agencies have the opportunity to enhance productivity and innovation but only if they learn to manage collaborative efforts effectively
Digital Government
To manage big data, go beyond IT
A new approach to data calls for new thinking on the employees who can best manage the task, experts say.
People
2012 Plum Book is out
The latest guide to politically-appointed federal jobs, published after each presidential election, is out.
People
What feds are thinking about the workplace
The 2012 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey finds commitment strong, but morale declining.
People
Transition tips for careerists
Making a good impression on new agency leaders serves you well, writes Alan Balutis, but it takes some finesse.
People
Workforce challenges continue to hamper FDA
Independent report calls for additional training, improved metrics and mandatory exit interviews.
Modernization
DHS has spent $430 million on radios its employees don't know how to use
Only one of 479 DHS employees surveyed was actually able to use the common channel, the department's IG found. Most did not even know the common channel existed.
People
Fast-tracking a government career
Career tips are like any other opinions: Everyone has one. To make sense of all the conflicting advice, FCW asked seven experts to tell us what young feds should do to get ahead, and what they should avoid.
People
How to become a presidential appointee
The early days of President Obama's second term will bring a new wave of senior leaders and political appointees at agencies. Those who want such a job should apply now.
People
Government leaders get nudge toward exec ranks
ACT/IAC's 16th Partners Program has produced 32 graduates.
Cybersecurity
DHS fights low morale
Homeland Security brings a range of management tools to the effort to cheer up its employees.
Digital Government
Big data brings big skillset gaps
Agencies need solid strategies to tackle big data – and the data scientists who can do the planning and execution are in very short supply. (Pictured: Bethann Pepoli, EMC.)
People
Agencies place high on list of appealing tech employers
Seventeen federal agencies made a list of the top 100 technology employers.
People
A toxic work environment threatens acquisition personnel gains
Agencies have made progress in hiring talented acquisition professionals, but unreasonable scrutiny from all sides is encouraging risk avoidance and stifling innovation, according to the Procurement Round Table.
People
Feds may not be ready to ditch the clock
The results-oriented work environment, which values output above work hours and attendance, has not caught on in federal agencies.
People
How to make your workplace one of the best
If your agency doesn't rank high on the forthcoming list of the best places to work in government, CEB's Sampriti Ganguli has some tips for you.
People
USDA offers buyouts to CIO employees
The Agriculture Department is trying to reduce its headcount as its budget tightens.
People