NYC Broadband Program Closes the Digital Divide
To help close its digital divide, New York City created an innovative subsidy program that brings broadband access to hundreds of thousands of low-income residents.
Workplace
Caring for Survivors of Violence in the Cherokee Nation
More than three-quarters of Native American and Alaska Native adults are victims of violence in their lifetimes. A Cherokee Nation program, called ONE FIRE, is providing both immediate and long-term resources to victims.
Where Data Can Take You
Both qualitative data (what people think and feel) and quantitative data (what you can measure and count) can shed light on employees’ experiences on the job. An innovative team in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is collecting and analyzing both types of information to help make the VA an even more welcoming place to… Read more »
The Case for Accessible Communications Technology
Collaborative technology has erased physical barriers that once made it difficult to meet face-to-face and work on documents simultaneously. But disabled employees and other workers often need special accommodations — closed captioning, for instance — that allows them to access modern communications technology.
Leadership Looks Too Much the Same
Though government workforces today are, overall, increasingly diverse, senior leadership is not. Here are some statistics.
CX Innovation: Reminder Text Messages Make a Difference
People often learn they’ve lost access to social services benefits when they try to access them and fail. An innovative Louisiana program, called LA’MESSAGE, works to change that by sending text message reminders about deadlines, submission requirements, and other concerns.
Advancing Health Care Delivery, Equity, and Outcomes Through AI
To truly realize their healthcare potential, AI systems must be developed responsibly and in ways that warrant people’s trust. Here are real-world examples of how AI can drive better federal health outcomes.
Innovation in Workforce
People’s lives changed during the pandemic, she said, and employees learned they could be successful — sometimes more successful — when working outside the agency office. Here are some ideas for keeping your workforce connected — socially.
Time for Action: Exploring the Latest Workforce Updates in the President’s Management Agenda
The President’s Management Agenda provides a good roadmap for addressing workforce challenges. But getting there means walking the walk.
The Benefits of Using a Unified Case Management Platform
Agencies need individual solutions tailored to different case categories but also need those solutions to interoperate and share data.