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Federal tech workers in the US may be in ‘a world of hurt’ – Computerworld
On top of that, Janulaitis said, CFOs don’t want to expand headcount because doing so represents the greatest cost to an organization. “That is what they are doing to drive costs down,” he said. Public sector IT workers often have different motivations and attitudes than their counterparts in the private sector, who face competitive pressures and financial incentives. Whether federal…
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Public sector workers are sweating over AI security threats
Nearly a third of public sector IT professionals are seriously concerned about the security dangers of AI, especially the risks around data privacy and compliance. While AI adoption is gaining momentum, with predictive analytics and issue detection seen as the top benefits, there are lingering concerns, according to a SolarWinds survey. Nearly a quarter of respondents said they were leveraging…
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Gen Z workers on the fence with RTO mandates: 91% want a balance between remote and in-person work – but some worry they’re missing out on career growth opportunities by not being in the office full-time
With discussions over RTO mandates still raging, Gen Z workers appear to be focused on finding the right balance in their working lives, research shows. A recent study from Harris Poll and Freeman found over nine-in-ten (91%) Gen Z workers want a mixture of in-person and remote working options, highlighting the continued appeal of flexible work practices. The findings counters…
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Federal workers say they increasingly distrust platforms like Facebook
As Elon Musk and President Donald Trump have sought to gut and remake the federal government to their liking, federal workers have changed how they communicate with one another and with friends. They have locked down communication channels, migrated to new platforms, and what was once skepticism has grown into deep distrust — not just of their boss’s boss’s boss,…
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Trump administration illegally allowed DOGE to access workers’ data, lawsuit alleges
The Trump administration breached a federal privacy law by letting workers from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) access information on millions of government workers, privacy advocates including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) allege in a new lawsuit filed on behalf of two labor unions and a group of current and former federal employees. The groups allege that DOGE…
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Turns out AI isn’t that popular at work – just 4% of workers use the technology in the majority of daily tasks, but developers are among the top early adopters
Just 4% of workers are using AI tools in the majority of their daily tasks – but some key professions are flocking to the technology, according to new research from Anthropic. Researchers at the AI company examined how its Claude model is being used, leveraging the data to help launch its own Economic Index that tracks the impact of AI…
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‘They’re unhappy with the core elements of their career’: UK workers are fed up with their current roles, so they’re moving to greener pastures for bigger salaries and better job security
A third of UK workers are looking to jump ship this year, according to new research, with many reporting dissatisfaction over salaries and job security. In a study published by the Global Payroll Association (GPA), almost a fifth say they’re unhappy in their current role, with the same number feeling they lack job security. Only a quarter said they feel…
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2025 could be the year of ‘revenge quitting’ – workers are tired of stagnant wages, a lack of career opportunities, and feeling undervalued in roles
Around one-in-ten (11%) tech and IT workers plan to exit their roles this year in a move dubbed “revenge quitting,” according to a study from Software Finder. The workers most likely to “revenge quit” are those in marketing and advertising (16%), the report found, while around 4% of the entire workforce is planning on making a pointed departure from positions.…
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The world’s ‘first AI software engineer’ isn’t living up to expectations: Cognition AI’s ‘Devin’ assistant was touted as a game changer for developers, but so far it’s fumbling tasks and struggling to compete with human workers
Devin, a coding assistant hailed as the world’s ‘first AI software engineer’, was given 20 coding tasks – it managed to complete just three, taking longer than expected and going down strange routes to achieve its goals. The AI coding tool, developed by Cognition AI, was hailed as a transformative solution to help streamline software development when it was unveiled…
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Best Antivirus for Remote Workers to Secure Your Home Office
The rise of remote work has brought many benefits, including greater flexibility and an improved work-life balance. However, some security challenges come with remote work. Unsecured networks and the risk of compromised devices, especially in less secure home office setups, are why antivirus software is vital if you work remotely and want to do so securely. Antivirus software can solve…
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