TECHNOLOGY AND THE BUSINESS OF GOVERNMENT
07/29/10 11:41 am ET
The Office of Personnel Management is considering ending its centralized hiring register program due to a lack of interest among federal agencies. Federal Times reports that in the seven months since OPM launched its hiring register program, agencies have only hired 71 of about 106,000 qualified job candidates from the registers.>>
07/28/10 12:47 pm ET
When it comes to changing the culture at federal agencies to support more innovation, it appears as though federal managers could learn a lot from the example being set at the Veterans Affairs Department.>>
07/28/10 08:32 am ET
A Senate panel on Thursday passed legislation that would expand grants to students who pursue cybersecurity careers and create a public-private center for cybersecurity innovation.>>
07/27/10 01:34 pm ET
Several demographic groups remained underrepresented in the federal workforce in fiscal 2009, according to a new report by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. >>
07/27/10 11:36 am ET
The Air Force has authorized federal hiring managers to use a streamlined hiring authority to help speed the process of filling more than 680 cybersecurity jobs. The authority - known as Schedule A - allows jobseekers to be considered for cyber positions without being subject to standard qualification requirements and rating procedures.>>
07/26/10 11:19 am ET
Business Insider and Glassdoor.com have teamed up to put together a list of the top 25 technology companies to work for. But even given the perks some companies offer, such as gourmet cafeterias, lax dress codes and state-of-the-art fitness facilities, many of the top companies are struggling with the same human resources challenges as the federal government: inadequate compensation, office politics, overbearing middle management and a lack of work-life balance. >>
07/23/10 01:11 pm ET
When it comes to recruiting and retaining entry-level IT employees, federal agencies often struggle with creating effective internship programs that get students in the door and keep them there. That's according to Tim McManus, vice president of education and outreach at the Partnership for Public Service, who is heading up an effort to help agencies recruit, hire and retain entry-level IT workers. >>
07/23/10 12:32 pm ET
It's no secret that the federal government is facing a serious shortage of cybersecurity professionals. A new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies highlights the seriousness of the issue, both in quality and quantity. >>
07/22/10 10:43 am ET
Federal agencies are falling short when it comes to selecting, training and supporting first-level supervisors, according to a new report. >>
07/22/10 08:33 am ET
A House panel on Wednesday passed legislation that would establish basic training standards for federal managers and supervisors. >>
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