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In $45M settlement, CBP to make reforms addressing workplace discrimination

CBP agreed to enact a new policy presuming pregnant officers can continue to serve in their positions, rather than being systematically placed on light duty.

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EEOC will not have to furlough employees

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission told employees that it had saved enough money to keep the agency open instead of having to do a one-day furlough.

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House lawmakers push for EEOC to defend furlough threat

The EEOC disputes House Republicans’ claims that the budget problems were avoidable or they didn’t do enough to address their current funding situation.

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State Dept urges workforce to prioritize disability rights in accessibility playbook

About 8% of the State Department’s full-time Foreign Service officers have at least one disability. So does approximately 17% of its civil service workforce.

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‘It’s a scary time’: DOJ employees fear escalation of threats following Election Day

Amid growing tensions, an employee group is urging DOJ leadership to ramp up its response to online threats many career federal workers continue to face.

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Army changing the color of money used to modernize software

The Army will keep most software development efforts in ongoing development mode and not transition them to sustainment as part of its modernization efforts.

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How the Army is always testing, training on zero trust

The Army I Corps used the recent Yama Sakura 85 exercise to further prove out how to create a single, secure network to share information with allied partners.

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Space Systems Command’s 2,000 mile cyber screwdriver

Col. Craig Frank, the CIO of the Space Systems Command, said to reduce cyber risks satellites and ground control systems are using zero trust capabilities.

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There’s more in the defense industrial base than the Defense Department may be aware of

"One of the problems is the Defense Department doesn't use the software and data that all first-class enterprises in the world use," Jeb Nadaner said.

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On military policy, there’s not much daylight between Harris and Trump

"Now that we're in a new fiscal year 2025, we have again the dilemma of figuring out what our defense budget should be," Michael O'Hanlon said.

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How about night and weekend customer service — in person?

Shouldn't in-person appointments and when they're available become part of agencies' thinking about improving customer experience?

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How about a little humanity in the questions surrounding Biden?

Dementia is sad and hard on families. We don't know Joe Biden's condition, but if he is in decline there should be no delight in seeing the uncontrollable.

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NASA shows how federal work is often life in a fishbowl

NASA enjoys high ratings from the public and its employees. Its approach to having astronauts stuck at the Space Station bolsters that confidence.

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Two-plus years in, TSP website is almost there

The TSP board and its contractor have fixed the bulk of the problems. A few remain. Auditors find the big issue was the board's inexperience in acquisition.

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Since folks ask: How do you talk on the radio

As the old saying goes, if you talk about what you've earned the right to talk about, you'll do just fine. Even the most experienced talkers get the jitters.

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Just how corrupt is the government, anyway?

The government is big, and not every employee is a model citizen. So corruption sometimes occurs. Fundamentally, though, the government remains honest.

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We can put a Finger on it

A local somm tells us why he thinks Finger Lakes wines from New York State pair well with anything you’ll be putting on your Thanksgiving table.

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Holiday shopping Whac-a-Mole

See how how many seasonal pop-ups you can hit this month, as we give you a great tip on finding the perfect gift at a holiday market near you.

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Creativity and curiosity in government: A conversation with Sarah Stein Greenberg

What are design principles and tools for innovation? How can they help government executives transform how government does business? What strategies can leaders employ to achieve a design mindset? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sarah Stein Greenberg, Author of Creative Acts for Curious People: How to Think, Create, and Lead in Unconventional Ways.

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Using technology and innovation to enhance mission delivery: A conversation with Sanjay Gupta

What is the technology strategy for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? How has SBA adjusted its operations to meet the demands of its pandemic recovery mission? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sanjay Gupta, Chief Technology Officer at the Small Business Administration (SBA).

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Building the quality and depth of talent: A conversation with Jane Datta

What is the human capital strategy for NASA? How did NASA respond to the pandemic and keep its workforce performing? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jane Datta, Chief Human Capital Officer, at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on next week's The Business of Government Hour.

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Reskilling the workforce using technology-oriented training: A conversation with Stacie Petter and Laurie Giddens

How can technology-oriented training programs help address information technology skills gaps amongst the government workforce? How can agencies achieve effective technology-oriented training outcomes when reskilling employees? What lessons can be learned from the successful use of technology-oriented training programs? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professors Stacie Petter and Laurie Giddens authors of the IBM Center report, Reskilling the Workforce with Technology-Oriented Training on the next The Business of Government Hour.

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Modernizing financial management in the DHS: A conversation with Stacy Marcott

What is the financial management strategy of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security? How is DHS modernizing its financial management system? What’s next in its financial modernization journey? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Stacy Marcott, Acting Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Innovating IT infrastructure at CBP: A conversation with Sonny Bhagowalia

What is the IT strategy for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)? How is CBP working to modernize its IT infrastructure? How is it using technology and innovation to change the way it does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Sonny Bhagowalia, Assistant Commissioner & Chief Information Officer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

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Managing risk at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: A conversation with Marianne Roth

How is the Consumer Financial Protection Board using Enterprise Risk Management? What is CFPB doing to embed risk-based decision making into its culture? How is CFPB tackling its most mission critical risks? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Marianne Roth, Chief Risk Officer, at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

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Data leveraging at the Defense Information Systems Agency: A conversation with Caroline Kuharske

What is the data strategy for the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA)? How is DISA leveraging data as a strategic asset? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Caroline Kuharske, Acting Chief Data Officer, DISA.

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Mission continuity and accountability: A conversation with Jay Hoffman

What is the financial management strategy for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)? How is it pursuing a Hybrid First workplace model? What is it innovating the way it operates and does business? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jay Hoffman, Chief Financial Officer at USPTO

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Mission evolution at the GAO: A conversation with Gene Dodaro

How has the mission of the U.S. Government Accountability Office evolved? How is GAO innovating the way it does its oversight mission? What does the future hold for the U.S. Government Accountability Office? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Comptroller General Gene Dodaro, leader of the GAO.

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Leading the Defense Innovation Unit: A conversation with Michael Brown

How does the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) execute on its critical mission? What is it doing to attract innovative businesses and startups to help solve high-impact national security issues? What emerging technologies offer the most promise to securing the nation? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Michael Brown, Director, Defense Innovation Units (DIU), U.S. Department of Defense.

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Enhancing innovation in government: A conversation with Dr. Ben Bensaou

What are the key processes of innovating? Can innovating be taught & enhanced by continued practice? What are the core traits of an organization this is built to innovate? How can government executives innovate and find new ways to lead? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions with Dr. Ben Bensaou, Author of Built to Innovate -- part of the leading through uncertain times series.

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How to make good ideas great and great ideas scale: A conversation with John List

What is the Voltage Effect? Why do some ideas fail while others change the world? What are the five hurdles one must clear to ensure the vitality of an idea? Why should policymakers move from evidence-based policy to policy-based evidence? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Professor John List, author of The Voltage Effect and Economist at the University of Chicago.

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Improving AI strategic coordination: A conversation with Pamela Isom

What is the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office? How is it working to transform the Department of Energy into a world leading AI enterprise? Join host Michael Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Pamela Isom, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Technology Office within the U.S. Department of Energy

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Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: How to Respond to Covid-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks with Mike Stone and Tim Paydos

How can governments emerge stronger and better prepared for future shocks? What actions can be taken to modernize supply chains? How does emerging stronger and more resilient rest on a solid foundation of data analytics and systems security? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with IBM Global Government leaders Tim Paydos and Mike Stone, authors of the IBM Center report, Emerge Stronger and More Resilient: Responding to COVID-19 and Preparing for Future Shocks.

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Appropriators worried about DoD’s ability to fill key technical vacancies

House appropriators want DoD to deliver new information on how it plans to deliver career technical education and recruit and retain personnel into STEM fields.

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Navy appeals court decision barring punishment for SEALs who refused vaccine

Government attorneys appealed a Texas judge's finding that the Navy's strict religious accommodation process violates the religious freedoms of 35 sailors who refused the vaccine.

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Republicans want to know the cost of inflation on 2023 Defense budget

While the Biden administration is asking for $773 billion for 2023, that number may not go as far as hoped. DoD says it finished up its planning for 2023 before inflation rates rose and before Russia invaded Ukraine causing oil prices to spike.

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Second senior cyber leader this week to exit federal service

Eric Goldstein, the executive assistant director for cybersecurity for CISA, will leave his role after three plus years in June.

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How the pandemic changed IRS technology for good

Former IRS CIO Nancy Sieger, who will retire on June 1 after more than 40 years in government, said she found success during the pandemic by managing its risks.

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Army Corps CIO Peoples taking on new role at GSA

Dovarius Peoples will start as GSA’s deputy CIO on Oct. 6 after spending the last five years with the Army Corps of Engineers.

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Dexory collaborates with DENSO Manufacturing UK, a global mobility supplier

DENSO Manufacturing UK (DMUK) is a global mobility supplier that develops advanced technology and components for nearly every vehicle make and model on the road today. Dexory (formerly known as BotsAndUs) has partnered with DMUK to unlock further benefits from automation at its plant in Telford.




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AI and 5G to improve automotive production and after-sales in new partnership between NTT DATA and Aurora Labs

NTT DATA, a global digital business and IT services leader, and Aurora Labs, an automotive artificial intelligence (AI) company, have announced their global strategic cooperation in the Automotive Industry, with first joint projects in production and logistics.




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Stimulating dialogues up and down the supply chain at Automechanika Shanghai – Shenzhen Edition

From 15 to 18 February 2023, Automechanika Shanghai will delve into automotive transformation.