http://www.govexec.comBrittany Ballenstedt writes <em>Nextgov</em>'s Wired Workplace blog, which delves into the issues facing employees who work in the federal information technology sector. Before joining <em>Nextgov</em>, Brittany covered federal pay and benefits issues as a staff correspondent for <em>Government Executive</em> and served as an associate editor for National Journal's <em>Technology Daily</em>. She holds a bachelor's degree in journalism from Mansfield University and originally hails from Pennsylvania. She currently lives near Travis Air Force Base, Calif., where her husband is stationed.en-usMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2013/01/telework-keeps-people-working-longer/60630/Flexibility may slow boomer retirements.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2013/01/telework-keeps-people-working-longer/60630/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2013/01/should-we-ban-duty-work-emails/60475/Some companies are restricting employees' off-duty device time.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 07 Jan 2013 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2013/01/should-we-ban-duty-work-emails/60475/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/12/gsa-offers-web-training-conference-etiquette/60183/Agency uses Blackboard platform to draw teachable moment from conference 'mistake.'Brittany BallenstedtMon, 17 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/12/gsa-offers-web-training-conference-etiquette/60183/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/12/four-hour-workweek-fantasy/60027/Experience suggests employees want to matter more, not work less.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 10 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/12/four-hour-workweek-fantasy/60027/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/12/hr-and-legal-implications-byod/59888/Security isn't the only concern when feds use their own devices for work.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 03 Dec 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/12/hr-and-legal-implications-byod/59888/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/james-bond-and-next-generation-cybersecurity-experts/59686/Present the field in an intriguing light to capture the interest of youth, expert says.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 26 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/james-bond-and-next-generation-cybersecurity-experts/59686/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/bonuses-federal-tech-workers/59596/It's theoretically possible.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/bonuses-federal-tech-workers/59596/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/who-foots-byod-bill/59420/Reimbursement is one roadblock to having employees use their personal technology for work.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 12 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/who-foots-byod-bill/59420/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/six-desks-every-10-workers-future/59234/By 2020, U.S. organizations are projected to reduce office space by almost one-fifth.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 05 Nov 2012 02:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/11/six-desks-every-10-workers-future/59234/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/does-byod-boost-productivity/59064/Feds say bring-your-own-device policies could help agencies prove themselves to Millenials.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 29 Oct 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/does-byod-boost-productivity/59064/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/looking-job-use-social-media/58909/More hiring managers are using websites like Facebook and LinkedIn to connect with candidates.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 22 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/looking-job-use-social-media/58909/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/fed-it-workers-watch-private-sector-peers-get-raises/58752/Private sector techies are headed for an average 5.3 percent bump in 2013, salary guide predicts.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 15 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/fed-it-workers-watch-private-sector-peers-get-raises/58752/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/teleworking-silicon-valley-style/58457/Managers have to trust employees for telework to work.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 01 Oct 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/10/teleworking-silicon-valley-style/58457/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/09/it-workers-are-staying-put-longer/58292/Median tenure in some jobs is more than seven years.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/09/it-workers-are-staying-put-longer/58292/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/09/are-advanced-degrees-must-haves/58133/Many tech pros don't think so.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 17 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/09/are-advanced-degrees-must-haves/58133/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/09/feds-fight-back-against-claim-they-work-less/58114/Report doesn’t account for overtime disparities, critics note.Brittany BallenstedtFri, 14 Sep 2012 12:08:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/09/feds-fight-back-against-claim-they-work-less/58114/Technology“The Heritage Foundation’s attempt to mislead the public and denigrate the work of public employees is all part of their campaign to dismantle vital government services," AFGE President J. David Cox said. AFGE photo http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/09/job-interviews-video/57956/Practice is growing more prevalent in age of budget pressures and telework.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 10 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/09/job-interviews-video/57956/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/bring-your-own-device-beginners/57655/New guidance will help agencies establish policies on using personal devices for work.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 27 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/bring-your-own-device-beginners/57655/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/08/hr-and-tech-managers-arent-same-page/57600/Plans for bringing on future IT leaders need improvement, study finds.Brittany Ballenstedt and Amanda PalleschiWed, 22 Aug 2012 16:46:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/08/hr-and-tech-managers-arent-same-page/57600/Technologycozyta/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/work-life-balance-goes-mobile/57508/IT pros say their devices save them time; cyber crash course could be just what your career needs.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 20 Aug 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/work-life-balance-goes-mobile/57508/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/how-hold-teleworkers-onsite-employee-performance-standards/57349/At DISA, all employees are required to file a daily activity report.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 13 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/how-hold-teleworkers-onsite-employee-performance-standards/57349/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/does-tech-cost-more-its-worth/57224/IT doesn’t seem to be a top priority for most federal executives, according to a new study.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 06 Aug 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/08/does-tech-cost-more-its-worth/57224/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/07/wordpress-example/57063/Founder Matt Mullenweg says his company employs about 120 people spread out across 90 cities.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 30 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/07/wordpress-example/57063/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/07/microtasking-mania/56929/Agencies want to know more about the new way of working.Brittany BallenstedtMon, 23 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/07/microtasking-mania/56929/Technology - Wired Workplacehttp://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/07/how-tell-if-telework-works/56784/Measures of telework success should rely less on hours at home and more on quality of work.Brittany Ballenstedt, NextgovMon, 16 Jul 2012 02:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/wired-workplace/2012/07/how-tell-if-telework-works/56784/Technology - Wired Workplace