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#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromDevOps.com
3 weeks ago

AI in Government: Why Flexibility Matters More Than Ever - DevOps.com

Government agencies rapidly experiment with generative AI, requiring strategic decisions on whether to use public, open-source, or proprietary models.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

The public sector is bullish on agentic AI - but data readiness will be its undoing

Public sector organizations are increasingly planning to adopt agentic AI but face significant data-related challenges.
Artificial intelligence
fromDevOps.com
3 weeks ago

AI in Government: Why Flexibility Matters More Than Ever - DevOps.com

Government agencies rapidly experiment with generative AI, requiring strategic decisions on whether to use public, open-source, or proprietary models.
Artificial intelligence
fromIT Pro
1 week ago

The public sector is bullish on agentic AI - but data readiness will be its undoing

Public sector organizations are increasingly planning to adopt agentic AI but face significant data-related challenges.
more#generative-ai
#career-transition
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

I dreaded working in the private sector, but the public sector didn't pay enough for me to live on. Here's how I found balance in my career.

fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Non-profit organizations

I dreaded working in the private sector, but the public sector didn't pay enough for me to live on. Here's how I found balance in my career.

more#career-transition
#government-spending
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK government told to get a grip on 23B tech spend

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.
Digital life
fromTheregister
2 months ago

UK government told to get a grip on 23B tech spend

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.
more#government-spending
#remote-work
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California and Texas join push to end remote work among state employees

States are returning employees to in-office work, citing productivity and efficiency concerns.
Remote teams
fromChicago Tribune
5 days ago

CTA paid some employees to stay home, not work, watchdog says

CTA paid employees to stay home for five years, totaling nearly $1.13 million for remote work that couldn't be performed.
CTA's management neglected to address wasteful payments despite awareness of the issue.
California
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

California and Texas join push to end remote work among state employees

States are returning employees to in-office work, citing productivity and efficiency concerns.
Remote teams
fromChicago Tribune
5 days ago

CTA paid some employees to stay home, not work, watchdog says

CTA paid employees to stay home for five years, totaling nearly $1.13 million for remote work that couldn't be performed.
CTA's management neglected to address wasteful payments despite awareness of the issue.
more#remote-work
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromITPro
3 months ago

Public sector workers are sweating over AI security threats

A significant number of public sector IT professionals express concerns over AI's security implications, particularly regarding data privacy and compliance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Information security

OPSEU hit by 'cybersecurity incident,' unclear if data compromised, it says | CBC News

Information security
fromITPro
3 months ago

Public sector workers are sweating over AI security threats

A significant number of public sector IT professionals express concerns over AI's security implications, particularly regarding data privacy and compliance.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Information security

OPSEU hit by 'cybersecurity incident,' unclear if data compromised, it says | CBC News

more#cybersecurity
#healthcare
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to funnel public patients

Allegations of conflict of interest reveal misuse of public health resources in favor of private entities.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to funnel public patients

Allegations of conflict of interest reveal misuse of public health resources in favor of private entities.
more#healthcare
#uk-economy
more#uk-economy
#civil-service
more#civil-service
#job-market
fromFast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

60,000 federal workers have lost their jobs. Here's how they can move to the private sector

fromFast Company
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

60,000 federal workers have lost their jobs. Here's how they can move to the private sector

more#job-market
#innovation
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Maura Healey and Christina Romer reflect on how business can be more like government-yes, government

Business leaders can learn valuable lessons from local government strategies to innovate and improve efficiency.
Startup companies
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

Maura Healey and Christina Romer reflect on how business can be more like government-yes, government

Business leaders can learn valuable lessons from local government strategies to innovate and improve efficiency.
more#innovation
#digital-transformation
fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Digital life

The UK government hopes AI will supercharge public sector digital transformation - IT leaders aren't so sure

fromIT Pro
3 weeks ago
Digital life

The UK government hopes AI will supercharge public sector digital transformation - IT leaders aren't so sure

more#digital-transformation
#ireland
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
more#ireland
#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A pattern emerges in Elon Musk's federal shakeup: 'Break first, ask questions later'

The Trump administration's approach to federal employment has created confusion, mirroring tactics used by Elon Musk at Twitter.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Defends Hitler, Mao and Stalin

Musk's retweet linking public workers to historical atrocities has sparked outrage, highlighting his extreme beliefs and disdain for the public sector.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Elon Musk Accidentally Wasted a Vast Sum of Taxpayer Money Due to His Staggering Incompetence

Elon Musk's efforts to reform government operations have led to greater waste and inefficiencies rather than the promised savings.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Breakfast Club Caller Saying She's Federal Worker Rips Fellow Gov Employees Complaining About Musk's DOGE: If You Don't Like It, Resign!'

US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

A pattern emerges in Elon Musk's federal shakeup: 'Break first, ask questions later'

The Trump administration's approach to federal employment has created confusion, mirroring tactics used by Elon Musk at Twitter.
Left-wing politics
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Defends Hitler, Mao and Stalin

Musk's retweet linking public workers to historical atrocities has sparked outrage, highlighting his extreme beliefs and disdain for the public sector.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Elon Musk Accidentally Wasted a Vast Sum of Taxpayer Money Due to His Staggering Incompetence

Elon Musk's efforts to reform government operations have led to greater waste and inefficiencies rather than the promised savings.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

Breakfast Club Caller Saying She's Federal Worker Rips Fellow Gov Employees Complaining About Musk's DOGE: If You Don't Like It, Resign!'

more#elon-musk
#housing-crisis
more#housing-crisis
#hmrc
more#hmrc
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Fujitsu wins 125 million Northern Ireland contract

"The new solution will be user friendly, customer focused, support web-based technologies, digital self-service platforms and seamlessly connect and integrate..."
UK news
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

A Mallorca director, a disbarred US broker and a multi-million deal to house asylum-seekers in a Tipperary manor

A newly established company secured a multi-million government contract for asylum-seeker accommodation within months of its formation.
European startups
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

Google to offer its Workspace suite to the US government at a 71% discount

Google's agreement with GSA aims to save taxpayers $2 billion and disrupt traditional IT procurement processes.
#germany
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

German airports to be hit by labour strike on Monday

Public sector workers, supported by Verdi, are striking in Germany for higher wages and benefits, leading to significant airport disruptions on March 10.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Public sector unions in Germany are negotiating for better pay and conditions amidst possible strikes.
Angela Merkel refutes allegations of covering up Covid-19 origin report.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Strikes to hit Frankfurt, 10 other German airports DW 03/07/2025

Workers at Frankfurt and 10 other German airports are set to strike on Monday due to unmet wage demands.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Munich: Flights canceled over two-day airport strike DW 02/27/2025

The Verdi union's strikes at Munich airport and Hamburg port highlight demands for better pay and conditions for public sector workers.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

German airports to be hit by labour strike on Monday

Public sector workers, supported by Verdi, are striking in Germany for higher wages and benefits, leading to significant airport disruptions on March 10.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Friday

Public sector unions in Germany are negotiating for better pay and conditions amidst possible strikes.
Angela Merkel refutes allegations of covering up Covid-19 origin report.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Strikes to hit Frankfurt, 10 other German airports DW 03/07/2025

Workers at Frankfurt and 10 other German airports are set to strike on Monday due to unmet wage demands.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Munich: Flights canceled over two-day airport strike DW 02/27/2025

The Verdi union's strikes at Munich airport and Hamburg port highlight demands for better pay and conditions for public sector workers.
more#germany
#australia
fromAol
1 month ago
UK politics

Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

fromAol
1 month ago
UK politics

Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

fromAol
1 month ago
UK politics

Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

fromAol
1 month ago
UK politics

Australian conservatives withdraw campaign pledge to stop remote work for public employees

more#australia
France politics
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Teachers and civil servants to strike across France on Thursday

French unions are mobilizing for nationwide strikes on Thursday for teachers and public sector workers over job cuts and pension reforms.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Town hall rich list: Nearly 100 council employees earn more than prime minister in London

Hundreds of council employees in London earned more than the Prime Minister last year, revealing significant salary disparities in local government.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Public Accounts Committee calls out legacy IT | Computer Weekly

PAC's report emphasizes the urgent need to address legacy IT issues in government for maximizing AI's potential while minimizing cyber risks.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
2 months ago

EU OS takes a 'layered' approach to its new Linux distro for the public sector

The EU OS looks to create a new Linux distribution that serves as a base for all EU OS users while delivering additional layers for personalization.
Europe politics
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
2 months ago

Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

The new Bundestag has officially formed with 230 new parliamentarians, impacting German politics.
Mediation begins in public sector pay dispute to resolve strikes and negotiation failures.
#layoffs
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Hochul looks to support federal workers axed by Elon Musk and his clueless cadre of career killers' | amNewYork

Governor Hochul defends public servants and offers job opportunities for federal workers laid off under Elon Musk's DOGE initiative.
fromNews
2 months ago
European startups

Friday's papers: Massive municipal layoffs, hybrid work, and sunny weekend ahead

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Hochul looks to support federal workers axed by Elon Musk and his clueless cadre of career killers' | amNewYork

Governor Hochul defends public servants and offers job opportunities for federal workers laid off under Elon Musk's DOGE initiative.
fromNews
2 months ago
European startups

Friday's papers: Massive municipal layoffs, hybrid work, and sunny weekend ahead

more#layoffs
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Blake Morgan secures all 14 lots on Welsh government legal services framework

"Blake Morgan has a long and proud history of serving the public sector in Wales, working diligently to maintain high standards of legal support and service delivery."
Law
#efficiency
London startup
fromITPro
2 months ago

Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings

AI technology offers a significant opportunity for the UK government to enhance efficiency and potentially save billions for taxpayers.
Productivity
fromITPro
3 months ago

Clunky tech means public sector staff work 30 million hours extra each year

Public sector staff work an average of five extra hours weekly due to inefficiencies, totaling 30.6 million hours lost across the workforce.
London startup
fromITPro
2 months ago

Starmer bets big on AI to unlock public sector savings

AI technology offers a significant opportunity for the UK government to enhance efficiency and potentially save billions for taxpayers.
Productivity
fromITPro
3 months ago

Clunky tech means public sector staff work 30 million hours extra each year

Public sector staff work an average of five extra hours weekly due to inefficiencies, totaling 30.6 million hours lost across the workforce.
more#efficiency
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

English Channel patrol boat workers vote to strike

Border Force Maritime staff have voted overwhelmingly for strike action over allowance disputes.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 months ago

What is a virtual wallet? Manage personal care budgets - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Individuals managing personal care budgets can benefit from virtual wallets that streamline financial administration by ensuring transparency, compliance, and reduced paperwork.
Mental health
#government-efficiency
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Private Sector Can't Fix What's Wrong With America

The Trump administration's strategy encourages federal workers to transition to private sector roles, reflecting a disdain for public service.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?

Starmer plans to reduce regulatory costs with an 'active government' approach to improve efficiency.
US politics
fromtime.com
3 months ago

The Private Sector Can't Fix What's Wrong With America

The Trump administration's strategy encourages federal workers to transition to private sector roles, reflecting a disdain for public service.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Could Starmer's regulation shake-up mean a 'bonfire of the quangos'?

Starmer plans to reduce regulatory costs with an 'active government' approach to improve efficiency.
more#government-efficiency
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Poor performing civil servants to be incentivised to leave jobs in new plans

Government plans to reshape civil service by incentivizing underperforming staff to leave and linking pay of top officials to performance.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany: Strikes to hit Frankfurt, 10 other German airports DW 03/07/2025

Workers at Frankfurt and 10 other German airports will strike on Monday due to failed wage negotiations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Council tax in Scotland to reach record high with 15% rise in some areas

Councillor Laura Murtagh expressed her distress about the council tax increase, stating, "I felt physically ill to the pit of my stomach where we are having to make these impossible decisions."
London politics
Career
fromFast Company
3 months ago

How student loans impact workers' long-term career choices

Student loan debt shapes career decisions and job satisfaction for many borrowers.
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

How warning strikes are affecting Germany's postal service and daycare centres

Deutsche Post parcel centres are affected by ongoing strikes due to negotiations over pay and vacation, causing potential delays for customers.
Agile
fromTheregister
3 months ago

DXC paid 50% more than original contract for Oracle project

The ERP transformation project for West Sussex County Council faced severe cost overruns and management failures.
DXC's performance was inadequate, resulting in significant financial burden on the council.
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