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fromIndependent
2 days ago
Career

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

Public sector jobs offer better work/life balance and financial security, attracting private sector workers.
#elon-musk
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

DOGE deputies land at State Department tech bureau with USAID emails

Elon Musk's staffers are now senior advisors at USAID, marking a controversial crossover of private sector influence into public service.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

The DOGE initiative has severely affected thousands of workers and agencies, leading to widespread protests and discontent among public sector employees.
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.
NYC startup
fromFuturism
1 week 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.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

DOGE deputies land at State Department tech bureau with USAID emails

Elon Musk's staffers are now senior advisors at USAID, marking a controversial crossover of private sector influence into public service.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

The DOGE initiative has severely affected thousands of workers and agencies, leading to widespread protests and discontent among public sector employees.
fromIntelligencer
3 weeks ago
US politics

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

The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.
more#elon-musk
#sinn-fein
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

The new Strategic Housing Activation Office may be seen as a bureaucratic response to Ireland's housing crisis, criticized for high salaries and effectiveness.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

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

Government is proposing a new housing office potentially led by a public sector employee at no additional salary cost.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
NYC politics

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

The new Strategic Housing Activation Office may be seen as a bureaucratic response to Ireland's housing crisis, criticized for high salaries and effectiveness.
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
UK news

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

Government is proposing a new housing office potentially led by a public sector employee at no additional salary cost.
more#sinn-fein
#hmrc
fromTheregister
1 week ago
UK politics

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

HMRC is seeking a new CRM vendor to enhance taxpayer interactions and streamline services.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
UK politics

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

HMRC is seeking a new CRM vendor to enhance taxpayer interactions and streamline services.
more#hmrc
#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

UK floats ransomware payout ban for public sector

The UK government is considering a total ban on ransomware payments in the public sector to deter cybercriminals.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Software development

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

A developer faced a near-disaster when a tooltip's inappropriate language raised fears of a cyberattack on their government-client software.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

Ransomware attack forces Brit high school to shut doors

Blacon High School closed for two days due to a ransomware attack, with ongoing investigations into the incident and its potential data compromise.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

UK floats ransomware payout ban for public sector

The UK government is considering a total ban on ransomware payments in the public sector to deter cybercriminals.
fromTheregister
1 week ago
Software development

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

A developer faced a near-disaster when a tooltip's inappropriate language raised fears of a cyberattack on their government-client software.
fromTheregister
3 months ago
Information security

Ransomware attack forces Brit high school to shut doors

Blacon High School closed for two days due to a ransomware attack, with ongoing investigations into the incident and its potential data compromise.
more#cybersecurity
fromTheregister
1 week ago
UK news

Fujitsu wins 125 million Northern Ireland contract

Fujitsu won a £125 million contract for a new land registry system in Northern Ireland despite previous commitments to refrain from UK public sector projects.
#politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Tell us if MPs should be handed another inflation-busting pay rise

The Independent champions accessible journalism, emphasizing the need for financial support to maintain unbiased reporting during pressing social and political issues.
fromAol
4 weeks ago
UK politics

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

Australia's opposition party retracted plans for strict in-office work policies and massive job cuts, shifting towards a more flexible approach.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Tell us if MPs should be handed another inflation-busting pay rise

The Independent champions accessible journalism, emphasizing the need for financial support to maintain unbiased reporting during pressing social and political issues.
fromAol
4 weeks ago
UK politics

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

Australia's opposition party retracted plans for strict in-office work policies and massive job cuts, shifting towards a more flexible approach.
more#politics
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month 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.
#artificial-intelligence
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

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

AI adoption in the UK public sector is expected to enhance efficiency and create new job opportunities rather than cause job losses.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Public Accounts Committee calls out legacy IT | Computer Weekly

Government must resolve legacy IT issues to harness AI effectively.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

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

AI adoption in the UK public sector is expected to enhance efficiency and create new job opportunities rather than cause job losses.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Public Accounts Committee calls out legacy IT | Computer Weekly

Government must resolve legacy IT issues to harness AI effectively.
more#artificial-intelligence
Germany news
fromThe Local Germany
1 month 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.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago
Law

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

Blake Morgan is appointed to all lots of the WGCD Solicitors Services Framework, the only law firm to achieve this.
#germany
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Flights canceled as workers strike at 13 airports DW 03/10/2025

Strike actions at German airports are a response to stalled wage negotiations affecting nearly 2.5 million public sector workers.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago
Germany news

Why Germany could see more disruptive warning strikes this week

Further strikes are likely if German public sector wage negotiations do not reach agreement soon.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Germany: Flights canceled as workers strike at 13 airports DW 03/10/2025

Strike actions at German airports are a response to stalled wage negotiations affecting nearly 2.5 million public sector workers.
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago
Germany news

Why Germany could see more disruptive warning strikes this week

Further strikes are likely if German public sector wage negotiations do not reach agreement soon.
more#germany
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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
1 month ago
Mental health

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

Virtual wallets simplify the management of personal care budgets by providing secure online tools for transactions and tracking.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromtime.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

California state workers sympathize with federal counterparts amid Trump's firings

California state workers empathize with federal employees facing layoffs and hostility from the current administration.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 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.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

California state workers sympathize with federal counterparts amid Trump's firings

California state workers empathize with federal employees facing layoffs and hostility from the current administration.
more#trump-administration
#uk-government
European startups
fromITPro
1 month ago

UK government targets 'startup' mindset in AI funding overhaul

UK government will streamline AI funding for better project development and efficiency.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
DevOps

UK government under fire over public sector guidance on using overseas clouds | Computer Weekly

The UK government faces criticism for seemingly contradictory cloud service policies that enable overseas data hosting for public sector organizations.
European startups
fromITPro
1 month ago

UK government targets 'startup' mindset in AI funding overhaul

UK government will streamline AI funding for better project development and efficiency.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
DevOps

UK government under fire over public sector guidance on using overseas clouds | Computer Weekly

The UK government faces criticism for seemingly contradictory cloud service policies that enable overseas data hosting for public sector organizations.
more#uk-government
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month 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.
#trade-unions
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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
Business

Reeves warned UK inflation will push public sector unions to seek higher pay rises

Unions are likely to demand higher pay increases for public sector workers due to rising inflation.
Inflation is expected to surpass projections, affecting real-term pay.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 month 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
Business

Reeves warned UK inflation will push public sector unions to seek higher pay rises

Unions are likely to demand higher pay increases for public sector workers due to rising inflation.
Inflation is expected to surpass projections, affecting real-term pay.
more#trade-unions
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London politics

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

Council tax rates in Scotland will rise significantly, with increases of up to 15% set for next month.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 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.
Career
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How student loans impact workers' long-term career choices

Student loan debt shapes career decisions and job satisfaction for many borrowers.
Agile
fromTheregister
2 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.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

State of Open Con 25: Why public sector needs an open approach | Computer Weekly

Open government initiatives aim to enhance transparency and efficiency, addressing issues of democratic disengagement among youth.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
Remote teams

California state employees still enjoying remote work - in some departments more than others

California state workers retain telework privileges, with flexible enforcement potentially increasing employee retention and satisfaction.
Artificial intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

DSIT permanent secretary says more AI transparency needed | Computer Weekly

The UK government must enhance transparency in AI usage to build public trust.
Transparency is key to fostering trust in AI and algorithmic decision-making in the public sector.
#remote-work
fromBBC News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Working from home is 'not proper work', says ex-Asda boss

The public sector's productivity is at a historic low, prompting calls for civil servants to return to the office.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Fórsa is contesting a mandate for more in-person work from public sector employees, citing a breach of prior agreements.
fromBBC News
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Working from home is 'not proper work', says ex-Asda boss

The public sector's productivity is at a historic low, prompting calls for civil servants to return to the office.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Fórsa is contesting a mandate for more in-person work from public sector employees, citing a breach of prior agreements.
more#remote-work
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Weak supplier management hinders digital government | Computer Weekly

The review highlights significant fragmentation in public sector digital services, resulting in inefficiencies and increased costs.
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

UK to unveil 'Humphrey' assistant for civil servants with other AI plans to cut bureaucracy | TechCrunch

U.K. government plans to significantly invest in AI to modernize public services and improve efficiency.
fromNextgov.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Industry tech executive Casey Coleman heads to ServiceNow

Casey Coleman has joined ServiceNow as VP of global public sector, bringing extensive tech and government experience to the role.
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