People

The Federal 100 award: An FAQ for winners

FCW cartoonist John Klossner helps new Federal 100 award winners understand the ins and outs of being recognized by their peers.

People

Have you hugged a fed today?

Federal employees deserve a break after a year filled with talk of shutdowns, furloughs and pay freezes.

People

In defense of federal employees (Washington Redskins, beware!)

FCW blogger John Klossner does his part to restore the self-esteem of feds who have been the target of so many congressional attacks.

Digital Government

The Federal 100: Every year tells a story

Each year, cartoonist John Klossner captures the zeitgeist of the Federal 100 awards program in one cartoon. Here are some of his past snapshots.

People

A government that's open about a closed process

John Klossner ponders the effectiveness of the Open Government Initiative.

People

The year in cartoons: Security certifications, insourcing and light bulb procurements

FCW cartoonist John Klossner selects his favorite editorial cartoons from 2010.

Modernization

PowerPoint: Your guide to loving it, hating it or leaving it

FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner provides some handy tips for loving PowerPoint -- or for getting more time to spend with your family.

People

Federal vs. corporate pay scales: A cartoonist tries to sort it all out

In the end, FCW cartoonist John Klossner can't sort out the economics of federal and private sector salaries, but that doesn't hold him back.

People

Note to feds: Go forth and fail!

There's a fine line between being on top of a project and stifling workers' skills, FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner writes.

Digital Government

Top 10 signs you have a Rising Star on staff

FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner suggests 10 totally believable signs that a colleague might be a future Rising Star award winner.

People

Inherently governmental remains inherently confusing

Ongoing debates about what government work is inherently government reminds FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner of a game he played (but not very well) as kid.

Digital Government

Top 10 signs you have a Rising Star on staff

Short of an obvious nose ring or Justin Bieber ringtone, how would you know if you have a Rising Star in your midst? FCW Cartoonist John Klossner offers 10 tips.

People

How not to recruit potential employees and influence people

Cartoonist John Klossner says federal recruiters might not want prospective employees to check out the reader comments at FCW.com

Cybersecurity

How Elmer Fudd can improve your password security

FCW cartoonist John Klossner suggests some novel ways to come up with hack-proof computer passwords.

Cybersecurity

Better security requires changes not in technologies, but in user practices

A recent trip to Haiti reminded blogger John Klossner about the sisyphean task agencies face in trying to secure their networks.

Digital Government

Government efficiency: It's not about the light bulbs

Readers answer the question: "How many feds does it take to change a light bulb?"

People

What a laugh! The results of the FCW cartoon caption contest.

FCW cartoonist John Klossner announces the winner of the FCW Challenge cartoon caption contest.

People

Is it leadership and innovation? Or leadership vs. innovation?

FCW cartoonist John Klossner ponders the different approaches to managing for change.

People

Contest: How many federal employees does it take to change a light bulb?

FCW cartoonist and blogger John Klossner is taking entries now, with plans to publish the best and worst in a future blog post.

People

Acquisition hiring can be a hit-or-miss proposition

Without a standard checklist to refer to when hiring for your agency's acquisition workforce, blogger John Klossner writes that the ability to decipher nonverbal clues may be the next best thing.