Commentary
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Visibility, data protection and behavioral analytics are critical components of an architecture that allows for such flexibility going forward without compromising security now.
February 17, 2021 -
Filing your taxes is never a fun experience, but it's critical that you do it, and do it accurately. We have you covered with advice from estate and tax attorney Tom O’Rourke.
February 17, 2021 -
We attempt to meet major challenges with civil service pay and job classification processes driven by a law that is 72 years old, and a hiring process that limits the government’s ability to compete for talent.
February 16, 2021 -
Playing catchup is not ideal, but it is not too late to up our game and accord technology its proper due in the realm of geopolitics. This is no time to be on the sidelines of cyber diplomacy.
February 16, 2021 -
What do you think you would have done had your crystal ball been working a year ago? Better yet, what will you do the next time?
February 16, 2021 -
Statistical agencies say they need a little TLC so that the nation continues to have accurate facts.
February 15, 2021 -
As the central procurement arm of the federal government, the General Services Administration plays a strategic role in implementing the Biden administration’s policy priorities. Over the coming weeks, the FAR & Beyond blog will focus on these and other key priorities and how GSA makes a difference.
February 12, 2021 -
OMB nominee Neera Tanden learns the hard way how being anti on social media can come back to bite.
February 12, 2021 -
What do the numbers tell us about the size, length and scope of the long-overdue retirement tidal wave? Maybe something. Maybe not much.
February 11, 2021 -
Most of the 75,420 (as of Dec. 30, 2020) feds with $1 million-plus Thrift Savings Plan accounts have three things in common. And you can join them.
February 10, 2021 -
This year’s new twist income tax nightmare comes courtesy of a global pandemic. Frustrated folks are dealing with outcomes of the CARES Act and how it impacts their 401k plan.
February 09, 2021 -
The pandemic has provided an opportunity for government agencies to re-evaluate their operations – with an eye to making them stronger and more resilient in the post-pandemic environment.
February 08, 2021 -
A recent survey finds 57% of federal employees and 70% of senior executives are feeling burnout, in part, due to the pandemic.
February 08, 2021 -
Multiple award schedule consolidation is all about breaking down barriers, eliminating stovepipes, and streamlining procurement processes.
February 05, 2021 -
Feds aren't burned out. They just need a little injection of job enthusiasm.
February 05, 2021