Professional and Workforce Development News and Articles

Missouri Hires First Employee from Second Life

Add to My GT: Sep 25, 2008 - Low-cost virtual recruiting effort delivers ROI, state CIO says.

Georgia Governor Announces Excellence in Customer Service Awards Add to My GT:

Oct 10, 2008 - Winners dramatically shortened process time or responded quickly to customers.

Missouri Launches New Disability Portal Add to My GT:

Oct 10, 2008 - Designed to connect the public with national, state and local disability resources according to their inquiries and interests.

10 Ways to Spot a Potential IT Train Wreck Add to My GT:

Oct 9, 2008 - Put IT strategic planning, rather than tactical budgeting at the heart of the CIO management agenda.

Advocate for Disabled Honored in Florida Add to My GT:

Oct 9, 2008 - Helped draft language for the Accessible Electronic Information Technology bill which was signed into law to improve the accessibility of information to individuals with disabilities.

U.S. Department of Labor's New Freedom Initiative Award Goes to Ernst & Young Add to My GT:

Oct 9, 2008 - The organization aims to foster a disability-aware corporate culture and an empowering environment in which every individual can reach his or her full potential.

E-Vote: How Well Would You Do On a Test of Basic Civics? Check Yourself Online Add to My GT:

Oct 8, 2008 - "I am particularly excited about all of the resources that we have for teachers."

Web Delivery to Assist Hawaii State Department of Health Four-Day Work Week Pilot Add to My GT:

Oct 8, 2008 - "Our top priority is to ensure that the state maintains the same level of service to the public."

Survey: Telecommuting Boosts Worker Productivity Add to My GT:

Oct 7, 2008 - Improved health, cost savings, improved ability to find and keep qualified staff cited as additional benefits.

College Students Say Wi-Fi Nearly as Important as Beer Add to My GT:

Oct 6, 2008 - "Wi-Fi has become a universal expectation among college students, and their attitudes towards technology are a good indicator of broad changes under way in how we as a society learn, work and communicate."

Virginia Rated Best in Nation for I.T. Management, Information Security Add to My GT:

Oct 3, 2008 - The 10-year, $1.9 billion partnership modernizes the commonwealth's IT infrastructure, including computers, networks and e-mail, at 85 agencies to improve government services.

The Tech Museum of Innovation Announces 2008 Awards Add to My GT:

Oct 2, 2008 - Twenty-five innovators from around the world recognized for developing and applying technology to benefit humanity

Interactive Technology Engages Library of Congress Patrons Add to My GT:

Oct 1, 2008 - New applications enrich experience for in-person and online visitors.

NASCIO Elects Khanna President Add to My GT:

Sep 29, 2008 - Replaces Iowa CIO/COO John Gillispie who served as association president for the 2007-2008 program year.

New York State CIO/ Office For Technology Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Tech Expo Add to My GT:

Sep 26, 2008 - "Dr. Chan's leadership has guided OTDA staff toward a customer service vision, where the business/program needs drive the system design and development portfolio."

New York State Officials: Agencies Must Adapt to Millennial Work Force Add to My GT:

Sep 26, 2008 - Millennial desires will challenge traditional government work rules.

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