COVID-19 Diary: A Play in Three Acts
Six months in, here are some of the most important things agencies have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and five ways they can keep moving forward.
Six months in, here are some of the most important things agencies have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and five ways they can keep moving forward.
As we adopt new ways of living because of the COVID-19 pandemic, agencies will need to consider creative approaches to their remote work strategy.
During a session at GovLoop’s “Gov Innovators Virtual Summit” on Wednesday, panelists discussed some lessons learned from the pandemic that are likely to reshape how agencies think about IT.
Just as you’ve perfected your remote office setup, your employer starts talking about bringing everyone back to the office. Let’s walk through your options.
Technology that improves remote-working capabilities for government employees is eligible for CARES Act funding. So, too, is technology that supports social distancing, such as solutions that provide COVID-19 updates, allows remote bill-paying or facilitates remote meetings.
Nuclear materials can endanger everything from the public to the environment, so the agency can’t afford serious disruptions to its work. But that’s just what COVID-19 brought: serious disruption.
Virtual environments have become mainstream and indispensable for a variety of use cases, whether it’s large virtual gatherings, training sessions or meetings.
In response to the shift to remote work, many cyber experts recommend a zero-trust approach to network access to keep agencies’ networks secure.
Using digital tools, agencies can emphasize the “human” in “human capital” no matter where their employees are working to create engaging content.
Before we short sell the commercial real estate market, let us pause and reflect. Now is the time to be thoughtful about what permanent remote work means for staff, employers and the future of work itself.