Top 3 Tips to Create Better Employee Recognition
Three keys can help you make sure your next recognition program is effective and efficient.
Struggling to Serve Your Customers? Turn to Congress
Communicating with Congress regularly presents a big opportunity for federal agencies to connect the public to the services, tools and products that provide great value.
What’s the Right Cloud for You?
Check out these key questions cloud buyers should answer when deciding what type of cloud best meets their needs.
The 4 Envelopes: A New Paradigm for Federal IT Progress
I’ve become convinced a new paradigm must be introduced in public sector IT for the public to regain any semblance of confidence that the over $85 billion spent each year is even marginally worthwhile.
How to Conduct Revealing Reference Checks
The first rule about checking references of job applicants is to check references; don’t forgo reference checks on the assumption that speaking to a reference will automatically be like speaking to the president of your applicant’s fan club. In reality, even enthusiastic references are often surprisingly candid about an applicant’s limitations. What’s more, reference checksRead… Read more »
The Top Awards for Women in Government
As you’ve probably heard, this week is Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW). It’s a week dedicated to recognizing government workers who go above and beyond to serve their city, state, or country. Of course, PSRW is definitely a week worth celebrating (if you aren’t yet, start by sending our free e-card). However, I don’t think one week is enoughRead… Read more »
The Collaborative Future of Federal Cybersecurity
Federal agencies are under increased pressure to effectively secure government IT after a series of headline-making breaches were discovered last year. But in a recent interview, Mark Kneidinger, Director of Federal Network Resilience in the Office of Cybersecurity and Communication at the Department of Homeland Security, said that pressure may be exactly what government needs… Read more »
How to Stay Safe Online When You Work in Government
Keeping yourself safe online doesn’t have to be a hassle and you can have a little fun doing it! Here are a few easy tips that can make a considerable difference in keeping your online profile more secure and help you feel like a secret agent in the process.
4 Cloud Computing Themes to Understand at the Upcoming Amazon Web Services Public Sector Summit
How do agencies successfully move from considering cloud to actually buying cloud services? How do agencies implement those systems and ensure they are secure?
Congress Moves to Open Up More Government Data
Congress looks to strengthen open data policies with new legislation.