When it comes to defending government systems against sophisticated cyberthreats, the biggest challenge for agencies isn’t a technological one. Even the most secured systems can be infiltrated by hackers who prey on one of the hardest areas for agencies to manage: the workforce.
Ever wonder what exactly a state CIO does? In order to find out we sat down with California’s CIO, Amy Tong to learn about her role in the state and local workforce.
Ever wonder what a city planner does? So did we. Check out what we learned after sitting down with the City of Champaign’s senior planner.
These shifts in preferences are changing the workplace, and it is important to understand what the future looks like.
For years we’ve heard about the cybersecurity skills gap in government, but just how big is it? How many cyber pros are in government and what skills do they lack? We posed these and other questions to the Office of Personnel Management to find out.
With Millennials entering government while the Boomers are still sticking around, it can at times be a clash of cultures. As a manager, what can you do to encourage the two groups to work together in a way that helps everyone? Here are eight tips to get you started.
Read on to discover some best practices for creating a culture of career mobility, and learn how it can strengthen your team’s overall impact.
Public sector growth is often hampered by frequent and abrupt leadership changes, a complex bureaucracy and limits on financial incentives. So what can public organizations do to fight history and improve their work environment? Check out these simple strategies that can help public agencies build an engaged, mission-oriented workforce.
In our recent guide, The Future of Cybersecurity, we explore 15 trends transforming the way government safeguards its information and technology. One of our trends is “Cyber as everyone’s job.” In this blog post, we explore exactly what that means, why it’s important, and who is making it happen on the ground. What is it?Read… Read more »
NASA, Federal Trade Commission and the Office of Management and Budget had the highest engagement score — 78 percent — among large agencies. For small agencies, U.S. Trade and Development Agency, Federal Labor Relations Authority and Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service saw the highest engagement scores.