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Brittany Ballenstedt

Brittany Ballenstedt

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Brittany Ballenstedt writes Nextgov's Wired Workplace blog, which delves into the issues facing employees who work in the federal information technology sector. Before joining Nextgov, Brittany covered federal pay and benefits issues as a staff correspondent for Government Executive and served as an associate editor for National Journal's Technology Daily. 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.
Brittany Ballenstedt writes Nextgov's Wired Workplace blog, which delves into the issues facing employees who work in the federal information technology sector. Before joining Nextgov, Brittany covered federal pay and benefits issues as a staff correspondent for Government Executive and served as an associate editor for National Journal's Technology Daily. 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.
Briefing

Around Government

Sequestration relief, why feds aren’t teleworking, big data saves lives.

  • Eric Katz and Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Telework Keeps People On the Job Longer

Flexibility may slow boomer retirements.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Should We Ban After-Hours Work Emails?

Some companies are restricting employees' off-duty device time.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

GSA Offers Online Training in Conference Etiquette

Agency uses Blackboard platform to draw teachable moment from conference 'mistake.'

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

The Four-Hour Workweek Fantasy

Experience suggests employees want to matter more, not work less.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

HR and Legal Implications of BYOD

Security isn't the only concern when feds use their own devices for work.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

James Bond and the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

Present the field in an intriguing light to capture the interest of youth, expert says.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Featured eBooks
Budget Outlook for Fiscal 2025
President's Management Agenda: Where it Stands
Connect Everything: JADC2 & networks
Tech

Bonuses for Federal Tech Workers?

It's theoretically possible.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Who Foots the BYOD Bill?

Reimbursement is one roadblock to having employees use their personal technology for work.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Six Desks for Every 10 Workers of the Future?

By 2020, U.S. organizations are projected to reduce office space by almost one-fifth.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Briefing

Innovation Station

OPM’s idea lab uses open spaces and human-centered design to foster collaboration on special projects.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Does BYOD Boost Productivity?

Feds say bring-your-own-device policies could help agencies prove themselves to Millenials.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Looking for a Job? Use Social Media

More hiring managers are using websites like Facebook and LinkedIn to connect with candidates.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Federal IT Workers Have Cause for Pay Envy

Private sector techies are headed for an average 5.3 percent bump in 2013, salary guide predicts.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Featured eBooks
Budget Outlook for Fiscal 2025
President's Management Agenda: Where it Stands
Connect Everything: JADC2 & networks
Tech

Teleworking, Silicon Valley Style

Managers have to trust employees for telework to work.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

IT Workers Are Staying Put Longer

Median tenure in some jobs is more than seven years.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Are Advanced Degrees Must-Haves?

Many tech pros don't think so.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Feds fight back against claim they work less

Report doesn’t account for overtime disparities, critics note.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

Job Interviews By Video

Practice is growing more prevalent in age of budget pressures and telework.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt
Tech

'Bring Your Own Device' for Beginners

New guidance will help agencies establish policies on using personal devices for work.

  • Brittany Ballenstedt