What Bosses Really Think of Remote Workers
COMMENTARY | People Who Work From Home Get Fewer Raises and Promotions. But There Might be a Way to Avoid the Remote-work Penalty.
Poll: 51% of Employees Still Working Remotely
Although the number of people working remotely has remained consistent over the past year, the percentages vary widely by occupation—and 40% of white-collar workers say they prefer home over the office, according to a Gallup poll.
There’s a Perfect Number of Days to Work From Home, and It’s 2
COMMENTARY | The best job perk is self-determination.
How CBII secures DOD networks, improves performance
The Cloud-Based Internet Isolation gives mission partners a way to offload internet browsing from Defense Department networks so they can conserve bandwidth for essential functions.
How COVID and SolarWinds are driving secure modernization
The pandemic and recent security breaches illustrate the urgency government should feel about modernizing legacy infrastructure and systems.
Ten Questions Communities Trying to Attract Remote Workers Should Ask
COMMENTARY | Local leaders across the country are contemplating how to lure newcomers to their areas to help spur economic growth. Answering questions around funding, stakeholder input and internet access can lead to a well-crafted strategy.
You’re Gonna Miss Zoom When It’s Gone
For people like me, who have social anxiety, videoconferencing can be easier than in-person interactions.
What Inspired Digital Nomads to Flee America’s Big Cities May Spur Legions of Remote Workers to Do the Same
COMMENTARY | The pandemic has spurred many workers to contemplate their futures – and whether they ever want to return to office life.
IG pushes DOD to update pandemic plans to support telework
Defense Department component agencies should ensure their IT and communications infrastructure can support maximum telework, according to a new report from the DOD inspector general.
Moms do More Parenting When Working From Home
COMMENTARY | “It turns out that when the mother is working remotely and her partner isn’t, she ends up taking on a ton more responsibilities,” says one of the authors of a new study on the topic.
The Hidden Toll of Remote Work
Switching to Zoom forever might be convenient, but it’s a recipe for loneliness.
What’s changed for state CIOs during the pandemic
What were backburner issues last year -- such as remote work, artificial intelligence and diversity – have moved into the spotlight in 2020.
The 'New Normal': A Survey of Covid's Lasting Effects for Localities
A new survey is asking local government staff and officials how Covid has changed their work—and what might happen next.
Covid-19's Lasting Mark on Remote Work in State and Local Agencies
It's clear that some telework practices in many workplaces will outlast the pandemic. But which ones and to what extent?
Broadband access moves up government’s priority list
The COVID-19 pandemic has made the need for fast, reliable internet connectivity a high priority. Governments at all levels have stepped up to help, but challenges persist.
CISA seeks comments on TIC 3.0 remote user use case
The remote user use case applies to remote agency users accessing government resources in either agency-hosted or in cloud environments and provides configuration guidance for remote user data flows and applying relevant TIC security capabilities.
A Burnout Crisis Hits Government
COMMENTARY | A soon-to-be released survey reveals some surprising findings about local and state public sector employees’ struggles and how helping them feel connected to each other can reduce burnout.
Chicago raises its cloud tax, but remote work may limit revenue gains
The tax, which is based on the idea that organizations using cloud services are essentially leasing access to a cloud provider’s hardware and software, may generate less revenue with so many city workers telecommuting.
What Will Happen to Cities in 2021
COMMENTARY | Sifting through today’s clues to forecast the future.
It’s Time to Reform the Public Sector Workforce
COMMENTARY | The public sector workforce is in the midst of a major transformation brought on by the pandemic, creating a need for public sector employers to redesign the employee experience.
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