80% of government workers would prefer a hybrid work environment, that’s according to the findings from a recent GovLoop survey. However, only about 30% of agencies have currently developed and distributed their back-to-work strategies. So what considerations should agencies make when finalizing their hybrid plans? Join GovLoop’s editorial team on Tuesday, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT, as they share best practices and lessons le...

The pandemic required state and local governments to adopt a new way of doing business seemingly overnight – remote workforce and digital engagement instead of in-person services. With communities on the path to recovery, many agencies and their end users want to continue this operating model and pace of innovation. One thing that can stand in the way, however, is cumbersome procurement processes. On August 10, join Government Technolog...

Program management is one of the most demanding jobs in the Federal government – coordinating multiple projects across a program, all while keeping a sharp eye on overall cost, schedule and performance. A change in one project ripples across the entire program. The pandemic has further complicated this already difficult set of responsibilities, by forcing team members to work remotely and straining communications with industry partners f...

Unleash the potential of Microsoft teams & Sharepoint as a digital workplace and internal communications powerhouse. Whether you are full steam ahead with Microsoft Teams or just starting, this deep dive session will provide you with tips you can apply immediately. In this Masterclass, you will learn how to unleash the potential of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint & M365 as a digital workplace and internal communications powerhouse. We...

A renewed focus on digital transformation, modernization, and a shift to hybrid and remote work models means that state and local governments are relying on the cloud and interconnected networks more than ever before. The gains in productivity are substantial, but recent high-profile attacks against critical infrastructure highlight the expanded threat landscape as well. Join Government Technology on August 4 at 1 p.m. Eastern as we discuss s...

As communities throughout the country continue on the path of reopening, many government agencies are grappling with what the future of their workforces, modernization efforts and service delivery looks like. Most know this new normal will require a heightened level of performance, resiliency, security and adaptability. Government Technology has been tracking this evolution in state and local government and would like to gather a group of thou...

Government agencies and private sector companies alike are evaluating ways to embrace and standardize the changes brought about by the pandemic regarding where employees do their work. One often-overlooked aspect is employers’ responsibility for their employees’ well-being, whether they work at home or in an office. In a traditional on-premises environment, most enterprises have well-established policies and programs to keep emplo...

As the country shifts from pandemic response to pandemic recovery, the federal government is planning to preserve many of its flexible work practices initially triggered in 2020 by the sudden, urgent need to shelter in place while keeping agencies functioning. The past year has allowed organizations to test – at scale – massive cybersecurity initiatives to allow agency employees to continue working uninterrupted from homes far outs...

In California, Gov. Newsom’s administration wants three-quarters of state workers to telework in offices where it’s possible, either full time or part time. This permanent shift to a hybrid work environment for thousands of California public sector employees will have a profound impact on how they connect with each other and constituents, and will require new tools to ensure an engaged, productive workforce.Join Government Technolo...

DevOps and DevSecOps are philosophies, movements and even cultures of continuous improvement and integrated security – at scale. The result delivers a powerful advantage for government agencies at all levels which are undergoing digital transformation: faster and more secure releases, greater interoperability and the freedom to focus on the mission. The heart of DevSecOps is built on the teams of programmers, systems operators and cybers...