Introducing Confusion in the Scope of Bargaining with Unions
EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions
These Agencies Have Shrunk the Most Under Trump
One Quarter of Suspended Feds Are Repeat Offenders
New Ebook: The Push For Performance
Dynamic Federal Data Demands Cloud-Ready Storage
‘Trump Will Get his Wall,’ Says Senator
White House mobilizes defense of ICE and border protection agencies.
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Is It Possible To Catch Up On Sleep? Yes And No
Is It Possible To Catch Up On Sleep? Yes And No
Catching up on sleep is essential for our health, but it's not as easy as it sounds.
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Route Fifty
Renters Using Housing Vouchers Face Discrimination, Study Finds
Renters Using Housing Vouchers Face Discrimination, Study Finds
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is launching a task force ...
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This Dangerous Volcano Is Dangerously Undermonitored
This Dangerous Volcano Is Dangerously Undermonitored
And the battery on Glacier Peak's lone seismometer is expected to fail soon.
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FCC’s State Broadband Model Remains a Work in Progress
FCC’s State Broadband Model Remains a Work in Progress
Local government representatives worry a new code will let wireless providers ...
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DHS Funds Machine Learning Tool to Boost Other Countries' Airport Security
DHS Funds Machine Learning Tool to Boost Other Countries' Airport Security
The system would help countries determine if air travelers ...
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Kaspersky Ban Draws Few Public Comments
Kaspersky Ban Draws Few Public Comments
Only three people commented on the rule implementing the Kaspersky ban.
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Job Interview Tips For Introverts
Job Interview Tips For Introverts
There's no need to pretend you're a social butterfly.
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Management
Nearly 200 Former CIA Agents, Navy Officers, Ambassadors And Justice Officials Condemn Trump’s Brennan Action
Nearly 200 Former CIA Agents, Navy Officers, Ambassadors And Justice Officials Condemn Trump’s Brennan Action
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Management
VA Secretary Reintroduces 'Gray Area' in Scope of Bargaining with Unions
VA Secretary Reintroduces 'Gray Area' in Scope of Bargaining with Unions
Secretary unravels agreement that had clarified the issues that ...
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It’s Time to Invest in Managers
It’s Time to Invest in Managers
Employee performance—good and bad—depends more on the effectiveness of supervisors than any other factor.
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Oversight
EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions, Watchdog Finds
EPA Staff Misreport Purchase Card Transactions, Watchdog Finds
Weak oversight resulted in missing documentation for expenses.
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SPECIAL REPORTS
On Gaining Acceptance for Performance Pay in Government
Effective incentives strengthen engagement by rewarding employee contributions.
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Smart Use of Incentives Would Support Government Reform
Government has never really embraced performance awards. That’s a problem.
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Program Management Is Much More Complex Than Many Leaders Understand
There isn’t a single optimal approach. Different types of programs demand different skill sets.
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Why ‘Fake News’ Matters to Feds
People are deeply mistrustful of those who develop, publicize, and use information.
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Disrupting Government
Federal agencies are faced with a suite of technologies that are nebulous yet promising. Big data, artificial intelligence, blockchain and others—whether developed by established companies or small startups— have the same disruptive potential of their technological counterparts of old. But will they find a home within the federal government? Can they make the government more efficient or save costs?
The Importance of Having a Long Term Care Plan
In order to live your ideal life, planning is essential, and long term care insurance could be a part of an effective plan.
Dynamic Federal Data Demands Cloud-Ready Storage
From the tactical edge of today’s federal and military missions to the business support services that keep federal agencies running day-to-day, digital data is increasingly at the center of the government’s activities. This trend is accelerating as government agencies incorporate Internet of Things (IoT), big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies into their daily operations.
AvePoint Public Sector Cloud Migration Handbook
The daunting task of data discovery, classification, clean-up and migration can pose an obstacle to agencies seeking to upgrade to the cloud. The good news is that even though this is no small feat, it can be a surprisingly smooth and efficient process with the right preparation and support.
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