The federal government’s growing dependence on the Internet of Things (IoT) has led to increased security concerns among federal IT professionals. And some of the most lethal hacks have come from nearly undetectable attacks that leverage connected devices to create havoc. Over the past few years, several critical cybersecurity frameworks have been introduced to helpRead… Read more »
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For decades we have become accustomed to having a landline phone on our desk. With mobility being part of work processes nowadays we may have a smartphone as well. Do we need both?
If we are not intentional in communicating what is meaningful to us, then what is ‘important’ ceases to be different from anything else.
Though operations between the two sectors are very different, the public sector can still learn a few lessons in digital transformation from the private.
Government security personnel need to shift their thinking from “tough, battle-hardened” warriors, to knowing how to simply “make our beds”. What does that look like? The following processes are rooted in security basics, but need not be complicated.
Research shows that government IT staff lead the way in knowledge management, process controls, and other steps toward ensuring IT service maturity compared to other industry sectors but they need to be on the cutting edge of tech changes to stay on top.
Wicked problems need their own solutions but no one wants to bring them up, let alone try to solve them. We can’t ignore some wicked problems forever.
Employee recognition programs work when they are used to recognize and reward achieving performance goals. Recognition, however, does not work well when organizations try to use large organizational programs to make employees feel valued individually.
Changes in federal government keep coming fast. That’s why GovLoop gives you monthly recaps of federal news that may affect agency management and employment.