#public-sector
#public-sector

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.

fromSacramento Bee

Remote teams

Applications for Sacramento region jobs rise as state, federal workers see turmoil

Miscellaneous

Civil servants in two departments ordered to increase number of days in the office

fromMashable ME

London startup

Ramadan 2025; Dubai government announces flexible working hours

California

fromSFGATE

Online Community Development

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.

fromUrban Milwaukee

GOAT Gets Started in State Legislature

Wisconsin's GOAT Committee aims to enhance government accountability, reflecting a growing demand for transparency in public sector remote work.

Remote teams

fromChicago Tribune

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.

fromSacramento Bee

Remote teams

Applications for Sacramento region jobs rise as state, federal workers see turmoil

Miscellaneous

Civil servants in two departments ordered to increase number of days in the office

fromMashable ME

London startup

Ramadan 2025; Dubai government announces flexible working hours

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

Information security

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

Software development

What the **** did you put in that code? The client is scared

Women in technology

Four successful strategies for public sector technology recruitment | Computer Weekly

Information security

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

Information security

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

Software development

What the **** did you put in that code? The client is scared

fromwww.independent.co.uk

Women in technology

Four successful strategies for public sector technology recruitment | Computer Weekly

more#cybersecurity

#healthcare

UK news

6 days ago

Why are doctors threatening strike action over a 4% pay rise?

Doctors are threatening to strike due to inadequate pay increases despite inflation adjustments.

London politics

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Hospital trust to axe 115 jobs and restrict services amid 'radical' Labour cuts

BHRUT faces unprecedented NHS budget cuts, risking severe impacts on services and staffing.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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.

UK news

6 days ago

Why are doctors threatening strike action over a 4% pay rise?

Doctors are threatening to strike due to inadequate pay increases despite inflation adjustments.

London politics

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Hospital trust to axe 115 jobs and restrict services amid 'radical' Labour cuts

BHRUT faces unprecedented NHS budget cuts, risking severe impacts on services and staffing.

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

#generative-ai

fromDevOps.com

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.

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.

fromDevOps.com

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.

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

#uk-economy

Productivity

Falling public sector productivity could drive up labour costs by an additional 5.1 billion by the end of the decade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU data protection

What is the Data Use and Access Bill?

Productivity

Falling public sector productivity could drive up labour costs by an additional 5.1 billion by the end of the decade - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

EU data protection

What is the Data Use and Access Bill?

Artificial intelligence

Government's AI investment will create opportunities, not job losses, says tech leader

SF politics

Senior civil servants may be set for 2.5pc pay boost under special clause in public sector wage deal

London politics

Labour planning to close 11 offices in Whitehall and will move 12,000 civil servants out of the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

fromBusiness Matters

Artificial intelligence

Government's AI investment will create opportunities, not job losses, says tech leader

SF politics

Senior civil servants may be set for 2.5pc pay boost under special clause in public sector wage deal

London politics

Labour planning to close 11 offices in Whitehall and will move 12,000 civil servants out of the capital - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Privacy professionals

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

fromSecuritymagazine

Information security

Stay Motivated During Security Job Market Fluctuations

Privacy professionals

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

fromSecuritymagazine

Information security

Stay Motivated During Security Job Market Fluctuations

UK government targets 'startup' mindset in AI funding overhaul

UK government will streamline AI funding for better project development and efficiency.

Startup companies

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.

European startups

UK government targets 'startup' mindset in AI funding overhaul

UK government will streamline AI funding for better project development and efficiency.

Startup companies

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

Government AI roll-outs threatened by outdated IT systems

The government risks undermining AI efficiency initiatives due to outdated technology, poor data quality, and a shortage of skilled staff.

Digital life

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

Government AI roll-outs threatened by outdated IT systems

The government risks undermining AI efficiency initiatives due to outdated technology, poor data quality, and a shortage of skilled staff.

more#digital-transformation

Digital life

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

#ireland

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.

UK news

New 'housing tsar' to be paid more than Donald Trump, Dail told

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.

UK news

New 'housing tsar' to be paid more than Donald Trump, Dail told

more#ireland

NYC politics

fromwww.housingwire.com

Cities are concerned about the depth of proposed HUD cuts

Cuts to HUD could lead to significant job losses and negatively impact social services in major cities.

fromIndependent

'Security is an amazing thing' - Why a nice job in the civil service has become the new cool

Private sector workers are increasingly moving to public sector jobs, seeking improved work-life balance and financial stability amid a challenging economic climate.

Career

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

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

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

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!'

fromABC7 Los Angeles

4 weeks ago

NYC politics

Federal workers on DOGE impact during Trump's first 100 days: 'We want to come back to work'

fromIntelligencer

US politics

DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also Ineffective

US news

fromwww.npr.org

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

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

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

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!'

fromABC7 Los Angeles

4 weeks ago

NYC politics

Federal workers on DOGE impact during Trump's first 100 days: 'We want to come back to work'

fromIntelligencer

US politics

DOGE's Methods May Be Chaotic, But They're Also Ineffective

more#elon-musk

Higher education

4 weeks ago

The Guardian view on teachers' pay: ministers must fund an increase | Editorial

Teachers need a pay raise to address recruitment and retention challenges and ensure quality education for children.

#housing-crisis

Renovation

Ireland will need to spend 20bn to achieve 50,000-unit annual housing target, Taoiseach says

NYC politics

New 'housing tsar' to be paid more than Donald Trump on a proposed 430,000 salary, Dail told

Renovation

Ireland will need to spend 20bn to achieve 50,000-unit annual housing target, Taoiseach says

NYC politics

New 'housing tsar' to be paid more than Donald Trump on a proposed 430,000 salary, Dail told

more#housing-crisis

#hmrc

Privacy professionals

HMRC looks to upgrade SOC with advanced SIEM tech | Computer Weekly

HMRC is enhancing its security capabilities by procuring advanced SIEM services to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

UK politics

UK tax collector looks for new CRM system with 1B on table

Privacy professionals

HMRC looks to upgrade SOC with advanced SIEM tech | Computer Weekly

HMRC is enhancing its security capabilities by procuring advanced SIEM services to combat sophisticated cyber threats.

UK politics

UK tax collector looks for new CRM system with 1B on table

more#hmrc

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

fromIndependent

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

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.

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.

fromNew York Post

SF politics

Public-sector workers spent 87,000 hours screwing you - just at one agency, just in two years

Digital life

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.

fromNew York Post

SF politics

Public-sector workers spent 87,000 hours screwing you - just at one agency, just in two years

more#government-spending

#germany

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 politics

Will Germany see more strikes in public sector?

Public-sector negotiations in Germany may lead to unlimited strikes if unions and employers cannot reach a deal.

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.

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.

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.

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

Far-right AfD matches CDU in polls, signaling changing dynamics in German politics.

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 politics

Will Germany see more strikes in public sector?

Public-sector negotiations in Germany may lead to unlimited strikes if unions and employers cannot reach a deal.

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.

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.

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.

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

Far-right AfD matches CDU in polls, signaling changing dynamics in German politics.

UK politics

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

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UK politics

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

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UK politics

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

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UK politics

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

European startups

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

NYC politics

fromwww.amny.com

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

European startups

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

more#layoffs

fromBusiness Matters

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

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

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

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

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.

English Channel patrol boat workers vote to strike

Border Force Maritime staff have voted overwhelmingly for strike action over allowance disputes.

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

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

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

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

more#government-efficiency

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.

UK politics

fromwww.bbc.com

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.

California

fromwww.mercurynews.com

Walters: California's list of failed tech projects just keeps growing

California's government tech efforts have largely failed despite initial ambitions and investments.

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.

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

How student loans impact workers' long-term career choices

Student loan debt shapes career decisions and job satisfaction for many borrowers.

Everything, everywhere, all at once: automated decision-making in public services | Computer Weekly

The UK government plans to integrate AI into public services, raising concerns about transparency and automated decision-making.

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.

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