Workforce & People
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Tekquell Watson has more than 25 years of military and federal experience, including senior technical and leadership roles. She will oversee technology operations across the consolidated city-county government. -
After more than eight years shaping the county’s technology direction and strategy, Mancini left the position earlier this month. During his tenure, he led a comprehensive modernization of legacy.
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Melissa Scott was a veteran of Philadelphia IT before taking the lead as CIO in 2024. Her experience gave her insight into how the city should approach new technologies to best support staff and residents.
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Indianapolis officials selected Elliott Patrick, an IT staffer with public- and private-sector experience, to replace former CIO Ken Clark. According to a local report, he's the city-county's first Black CIO.
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Decision-makers in government got a crash course in the importance of technology as the pandemic took hold over the past few months. CIOs must now make themselves indispensable in bridging the gap between policy and technology.
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The ongoing implementation of county ERP software prompted a close commission vote on whether to retain the services of the longtime CIO. After a contentious hearing, High was ultimately removed from the role.
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The 180 Skills course offerings range from general employability skills to more advanced courses in manufacturing that can culminate with the opportunity to gain industry-recognized credentials.
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The audit to shed light on a host of issues with the Employment Development Department response to COVID-19 is moving ahead, with the State Auditor’s office set to begin no later than the end of the month.
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The presence of artificial intelligence in workplaces has risen drastically, however, the technology remains highly controversial. Perhaps the workplace is better off without AI.
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The state is giving the tech giant $6 million to spend on employee training and recruitment at state colleges. The money comes from the state’s Regional Economic Business Assistance program.
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Amazon announced plans Monday to hire more than 4,000 workers in metro Atlanta, increasing its workforce in Georgia by nearly half, part of a rising tide of jobs among online, logistics and shipping companies.
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Federal data show that government was able to quickly transition to telework at rates comparable to many other industries. They also shed light on trends over time, as well as differences at state and local levels.
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After longtime CIO James Collins left for the private sector last week, the governor's office announced that Chief Operating Officer Jason Clarke will be stepping into the role. He has been with the state since 2007.
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After a little more than a year, Illinois CIO Ron Guerrier has stepped down from his position. Jennifer Ricker, assistant secretary of the department since February, will assume the role of acting secretary.
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City workers in Cary, N.C., are planning to return to the office at the end of February, nearly a year after the COVID-19 pandemic sent them remote. However, a return to pre-COVID-19 work life may be forever in the past.
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For the last six years, James Collins has been one of the most respected leaders in state IT. In a couple of weeks, he will finally step down from his role as Delaware’s chief information officer.
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Women make up only about one-quarter of the tech workforce, and even less are in gov tech leadership roles. Creating an inclusive environment and developing talent pipelines are key to changing that.
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Jessica Tisch, commissioner of the New York City Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, explains how she pivoted to address the pandemic while maintaining and modernizing the massive city’s systems.
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Stephen Elkins, who has served as chief information officer for the city of Austin since 2010, announced his retirement this week. Chris Stewart, CIO with Austin Water, will serve as his interim replacement.
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For more than four years, Dan Kempton served as director of engineering and cloud services for the North Carolina IT Department. He is now the state chief technology officer, a newly created role.
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Employers consistently cite three skills new employees don’t have. Educational models need to change to equip the next-generation workforce with the ability to communicate, problem-solve and consider the future.
