#public-sector

#public-sector

Elon Musk's efforts to reform government operations have led to greater waste and inefficiencies rather than the promised savings.

Elon Musk's staffers are now senior advisors at USAID, marking a controversial crossover of private sector influence into public service.

The DOGE initiative has severely affected thousands of workers and agencies, leading to widespread protests and discontent among public sector employees.

The Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk is implementing drastic changes but not achieving the intended reduction in federal spending.

The new Strategic Housing Activation Office may be seen as a bureaucratic response to Ireland's housing crisis, criticized for high salaries and effectiveness.

Government is proposing a new housing office potentially led by a public sector employee at no additional salary cost.

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

HMRC is seeking a new CRM vendor to enhance taxpayer interactions and streamline services.

The Independent emphasizes the necessity of on-ground journalism to report on critical issues like reproductive rights and cybersecurity.

OPSEU faces a cybersecurity incident but cannot determine the extent of compromised data.

An investigation is underway, prompted by sophisticated attackers.

The UK government is considering a total ban on ransomware payments in the public sector to deter cybercriminals.

A developer faced a near-disaster when a tooltip's inappropriate language raised fears of a cyberattack on their government-client software.

The UK government might enforce a total ban on ransomware payments in public services to combat cybercrime.

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

The UK government lacks clarity on its digital technology spending, leading to increased costs and unresolved technical debts.

Unionized workers at the Defense Health Agency spent 87,000 hours on union work instead of assisting troops, costing taxpayers $3.3 million.

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

The Independent champions accessible journalism, emphasizing the need for financial support to maintain unbiased reporting during pressing social and political issues.

Australia's opposition party retracted plans for strict in-office work policies and massive job cuts, shifting towards a more flexible approach.

AI adoption in the UK public sector is expected to enhance efficiency and create new job opportunities rather than cause job losses.

Government must resolve legacy IT issues to harness AI effectively.

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

Strike actions at German airports are a response to stalled wage negotiations affecting nearly 2.5 million public sector workers.

Strikes at German airports impact thousands of flights due to unresolved wage negotiations among public service workers.

Further strikes are likely if German public sector wage negotiations do not reach agreement soon.

California state workers empathize with federal employees facing layoffs and hostility from the current administration.

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

California state workers retain telework privileges, with flexible enforcement potentially increasing employee retention and satisfaction.

The UK government faces criticism for seemingly contradictory cloud service policies that enable overseas data hosting for public sector organizations.

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.

The public sector's productivity is at a historic low, prompting calls for civil servants to return to the office.

Fórsa is contesting a mandate for more in-person work from public sector employees, citing a breach of prior agreements.

Dubai announces remote work and flexible hours policy for public sector employees during Ramadan.