Hiring/Retention
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Several retired members of Congress, when asked where it all went wrong, told the committee that staffers need better pay, and Congress as a whole needs a better grasp on technology, among other recommendations.
May 03, 2019 -
U.S. Cyber Challenge executive director Glenn Hernandez told Federal Drive how they're gearing up the next wave of cyber professionals.
May 03, 2019 -
A new cyber workforce executive order charges multiple agencies to develop a rotational assignment program, which would create details for top talent in and around federal agencies and the private sector.
May 02, 2019 -
OMB has doubled down efforts to transform customer experience in government as a way to address other top management challenges.
May 02, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, another former member of the intelligence community was found to have conspired with Chinese intelligence services.
May 02, 2019 -
Commentator Jeff Neal says claims that the low numbers of under 30-year-old federal hires are due to decreased federal hiring in general aren't really true.
May 01, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, the Defense Department is looking to require all fixed price contracts be paid out through performance-based contractual payments.
April 30, 2019 -
Federal cybersecurity efforts can often seem like one long campaign to prevent another Office of Personnel Management cyber breach, or Edward Snowden leak. But that’s only half the story.
April 29, 2019 -
New retention bonuses for Border Patrol agents who enter into a 12-month service agreement become available in May.
April 25, 2019 -
If we really want to address soft skills, we should consider them as essential job requirements during the hiring process.
April 24, 2019 -
In today's Federal Newscast, The Coast Guard said it needs upgraded ships, planes, helicopters and drones to compete in the Arctic.
April 24, 2019 -
DHS employees have mixed feelings about the recent leadership changes, but one of the main takeaways is the mission and short-term goals will not be impacted.
April 23, 2019 -
With full funding the Navy can fill its pilot ranks by 2023, but then it has other issues to deal with.
April 23, 2019 -
Barbara George, executive director of the Washington Cyber Roundtable, explains why DHS approach to recruit and train cyber workers should be emulated.
April 23, 2019 -
Melinda Rogers, deputy chief information officer of the Justice Department, details her approach to IT and cybersecurity talent management on Federal Drive with Tom Temin.
April 23, 2019