Workforce
Just as critical as the modern technology that keeps the government running are the people behind it. The federal government employs over 2 million people who deliver a wide range of essential services to the American public. As agency CIOs navigate new technologies and processes, they will also be responsible for upskilling and reskilling the workforce. Agencies will need to find new ways to empower their workforce to tackle emerging cyberthreats, use advanced technology and understand the policies surrounding them.
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Tech Force Signals Shift to Centralized, Skills-Based Federal Hiring
OPM’s new model connects technologists to agencies faster through shared certificates and streamlined assessments.
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Labor Department's New Hub Aims to Prepare Workforce for AI
The AI Workforce Hub provides AI literacy tools and hiring guidance to help workers and employers adapt to AI.
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Iran Strikes Showcase American AI, Drone and Cyber Advances
Operations in the Middle East highlight the Pentagon’s push for AI-enabled warfare, autonomous drones and integrated cyber operations.
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Federal AI Series: Training and the Workforce
Zscaler’s Chad Tetreault explained how federal agencies can train their workforce for AI, from prompt-based learning to simulation-driven leadership tools.
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Humanizing Cybersecurity Through a ‘Safer Shift’
Cybersecurity isn’t just tech. Safer Shift’s Tiziana Barrow shares how storytelling can make digital safety intuitive and human.
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National Cyber Strategy Moves Beyond Reactive Cyber Defense
National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said the strategy prioritizes deterrence, infrastructure security and faster information sharing.
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AI's Impact on Warfighting Starts With Logistics
CIO Adarryl Roberts discussed how a connected enterprise framework for AI is helping transform supply chain operations and improve readiness.
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The Federal CIO Tracker: Running List
Stay informed on the latest shifts in federal technology leadership as new CIOs are appointed and President Trump's second term takes shape.
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New OPM Database is First Step for Federal HR Modernization
OPM launched FWD, replacing FedScope with a more transparent, user-friendly platform featuring interactive workforce data.
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War Department Advances Zero Trust to Meet 2027 Deadline
Officials detailed efforts to strengthen zero trust, improve cyber resiliency and accelerate secure innovation ahead of the fiscal 2027 federal deadline.
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New DOL Framework Prepares Workers for Human-AI Collaboration
DOL's AI Literacy Framework encourages organizations to tailor AI skills training, emphasizing human-centered approaches.
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VA Launches Tech Pilot Portfolio to Accelerate Modernization
The Department of Veterans Affairs launched technology pilots to accelerate modernization by testing tools that enhance veterans services.
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