Being called bossy ¬– or worse – is nothing new for women in positions of authority. So what are we going to do about it? For better or worse, it’s up to every “bossy” lady out there to reframe female authority. Here’s four tips to do that.
In September 2016, GovLoop and Apptio conducted a survey of 295 public-sector employees to gain insight into how federal agency IT managers are reporting out and communicating issues around FITARA improvements and IT investments.
During the hearing, DHS CIO Luke McCormack and State CIO Frontis Wiggins provided an inside look at what’s being done at their respective agencies to further FITARA implementation. This is what happened.
Ready to implement NIST’s Cybersecurity Framework at your agency but not sure how? Check out what these cyber experts have to say about customizing the framework to meet your agency’s needs.
As I look across these (digital) mountains of Request for Proposals (RFP)s, I’m noticing a few trends that are concerning to me and I’d like to call attention to.
Let’s understand that the success of our organizations depends on everyone regardless of their title, role, paycheck or ego. Instead of seeing our people as nails and a hammer as the only tool to motivate them, let’s look at them as seeds in the ground that just need a little water. Their greatness will sprout… Read more »
One of President-elect Donald Trump’s primary campaign promises was to reduce inefficiency and red tape in government. If he’s serious, here are some areas he and Congress may want to consider.
The challenge for agencies is finding skilled, younger workers to replace an aging workforce. They are driven by mission and a strong sense of purpose to transform their communities and the nation for the better. This sense of purpose is what agencies must tap into when recruiting next-generation talent.
Threats to critical infrastructure come in every shape and size. Physical threats from malicious actors and environmental instability are always concerns, while threats in cyberspace are mounting every day. Add onto those risks the fact that government funds are diminishing while critical assets are aging, and the challenge of maintaining security can seem overwhelming.
But recruiting isn’t just a one-way street, and hiring managers aren’t the only ones making decisions. Potential candidates are deciding if the agency is a good fit for them and if they want to be managers.