USPS managers lowered employee ratings, IG finds | Budget super committee unschooled on workforce

Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here to view as a Web page.
CLOUD & VIRTUALIZATION    |     GOVERNMENT 2.0    |     MANAGEMENT & WORKFORCE   |     SECURITY    |    TELEWORK
8/15/2011 Some USPS officials manipulated performance ratings, audit finds With pay for performance already a controversial topic in the federal government, a new audit has found that some postal service managers lowered performance ratings for employees. Super committee lacks federal worker issue experience Congressional super committee, tasked with identifying areas ripe for budget cuts, has little track record on issues that affect the federal workforce. Agency venues popular on Foursquare despite no sponsorship CMS solicits contracts for data center project VA adds tablets to contracting vehicle 10 years gone 9/11: Where were you when the world changed? The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is approaching. Share your memories of that day. Special Report: Cloud Computing Sponsored by: GovConnection Cloud security still remains one of the main stumbling blocks for some agencies, even as they race to identify potential cloud projects. And yet, experts say, security in the cloud is becoming a nonissue. Learn more Top 5 on FCW.com Could this legislation kill the Internet? What you need to know about the latest cyber foes How agencies can cut contracting costs Forget pay for performance: Here are the reforms execs really want DOD steps up data center closures More resources How to figure out when you’re ready to move to cloud A plethora of cloud computing options beckon, but not all are right for every organization. Cloud Computing Procurement Options on the Rise Procument via the Cloud with GSA IT Schedule 70. Featured Jobs IT Specialist, (AFSB-IZ Iraq) (L) - Honeywell Requisition Number: 00172863Description: Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., (HTSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell headquartered in Columbia, MD with annual revenues of approximately $1B.We ... Software Engineer 1 (Blackberry Support) - Honeywell - Alexandria Requisition Number: 00171028Description: Support and evaluate the existing system on daily operations and investigate possibility to increase and enhance the services by: Maintain current equipment: ... Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Afghanistan (C) - Honeywell - Alexandria|VA Requisition Number: 00172627Description: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION LOCATED IN AFGHANISTANUnder supervision, performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel ... Agencies Find Savings On Energy Consumption In The Cloud Sponsored By: CDW-G The pared-down design and features of thin clients, which often replace traditional desktop computers, cost less to adopt and run, resulting in smaller electricity bills. In addition, they have the less tangible yet still valuable benefit of being green technology. Read the full article Download resources Centralized Computing Catches Fire Sponsored By: CDW-G Client computing has evolved to thin-client computing, which facilitates mobile access to an organization's network resources for continuity of operations, telework and greater employee productivity, and it is taking hold in the public and private sectors. Read the full article. Rugged IT Sponsored by: Panasonic Rugged IT has been an active government market for many years, and it promises to remain healthy as new mission requirements push the need to get more data and intelligence into the hands of troops in the field. Read about how new technology such as smart phones and durable commercial devices are affecting this market. Learn more. Sponsored Links FEEDBACK    |    ADVERTISE   |    CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESS    |    UNSUBSCRIBE   |    PRIVACY   |    CONTACT STAFF Federal Computer Week 1105 Government Information Group 3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 777 Falls Church, VA 22042 703-876-5100   Federal Computer Week Daily News Editor - Michael Hardy | Online Editor-in-Chief - Susan Miller 1105 Government Information Group President - Anne A. Armstrong | Vice President, Group Publisher - Jennifer Weiss 1105 Media President/CEO - Neal Vitale   Copyright 2011 1105 Media Inc. Federal Computer Week newsletters may only be redistributed in their unedited form. Written permission from the editor must be obtained to reprint the information contained within this newsletter. This message was sent to: dwyld.kwu.careers@blogger.com

Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here to view as a Web page.
CLOUD & VIRTUALIZATION    |     GOVERNMENT 2.0    |     MANAGEMENT & WORKFORCE   |     SECURITY    |    TELEWORK
8/15/2011 With pay for performance already a controversial topic in the federal government, a new audit has found that some postal service managers lowered performance ratings for employees. Super committee lacks federal worker issue experience Congressional super committee, tasked with identifying areas ripe for budget cuts, has little track record on issues that affect the federal workforce. Agency venues popular on Foursquare despite no sponsorship CMS solicits contracts for data center project VA adds tablets to contracting vehicle Featured edit 1 9/11: Where were you when the world changed? The tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks is approaching. Share your memories of that day. Special Report: Cloud Computing Sponsored by: GovConnection Cloud security still remains one of the main stumbling blocks for some agencies, even as they race to identify potential cloud projects. And yet, experts say, security in the cloud is becoming a nonissue. Learn more In case you missed it Could this legislation kill the Internet? What you need to know about the latest cyber foes How agencies can cut contracting costs Forget pay for performance: Here are the reforms execs really want DOD steps up data center closures More resources How to figure out when you’re ready to move to cloud A plethora of cloud computing options beckon, but not all are right for every organization. Cloud Computing Procurement Options on the Rise Procument via the Cloud with GSA IT Schedule 70. Featured Jobs IT Specialist, (AFSB-IZ Iraq) (L) - Honeywell Requisition Number: 00172863Description: Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., (HTSI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Honeywell headquartered in Columbia, MD with annual revenues of approximately $1B.We ... Software Engineer 1 (Blackberry Support) - Honeywell - Alexandria Requisition Number: 00171028Description: Support and evaluate the existing system on daily operations and investigate possibility to increase and enhance the services by: Maintain current equipment: ... Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Afghanistan (C) - Honeywell - Alexandria|VA Requisition Number: 00172627Description: THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION LOCATED IN AFGHANISTANUnder supervision, performs preventive maintenance and makes repairs to diesel engines and gasoline and diesel ... Agencies Find Savings On Energy Consumption In The Cloud Sponsored By: CDW-G The pared-down design and features of thin clients, which often replace traditional desktop computers, cost less to adopt and run, resulting in smaller electricity bills. In addition, they have the less tangible yet still valuable benefit of being green technology. Read the full article Download resources Centralized Computing Catches Fire Sponsored By: CDW-G Client computing has evolved to thin-client computing, which facilitates mobile access to an organization's network resources for continuity of operations, telework and greater employee productivity, and it is taking hold in the public and private sectors. Read the full article. Rugged IT Sponsored by: Panasonic Rugged IT has been an active government market for many years, and it promises to remain healthy as new mission requirements push the need to get more data and intelligence into the hands of troops in the field. Read about how new technology such as smart phones and durable commercial devices are affecting this market. Learn more. Sponsored Links FEEDBACK    |    ADVERTISE   |    CHANGE EMAIL ADDRESS    |    UNSUBSCRIBE   |    PRIVACY   |    CONTACT STAFF Federal Computer Week 1105 Government Information Group 3141 Fairview Park Drive, Suite 777 Falls Church, VA 22042 703-876-5100   Federal Computer Week Daily News Editor - Michael Hardy | Online Editor-in-Chief - Susan Miller 1105 Government Information Group President - Anne A. Armstrong | Vice President, Group Publisher - Jennifer Weiss 1105 Media President/CEO - Neal Vitale   Copyright 2011 1105 Media Inc. Federal Computer Week newsletters may only be redistributed in their unedited form. Written permission from the editor must be obtained to reprint the information contained within this newsletter. This message was sent to: dwyld.kwu.careers@blogger.com