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How can you elevate the citizen experience with technology?

Citizen experience refers to the collective interactions and perceptions of the citizen with the government institutions and the services they render. Whether it is about applying for permits and licenses online or a healthcare emergency, people expect accessible, transparent, and secure platforms. A positive citizen experience increases citizen’s trust in the government. However, research shows that their expectations are unmet.

67% of federal employees say return to office lowers productivity

The Biden administration began advocating for more regular, “meaningful” in-person work at federal agencies in April 2023. The vast telework methods that were implemented during the epidemic were significantly altered by this instruction. But after a year of this change, federal employees are starting to wonder more and more about the reasoning behind it, which is igniting discussions about whether it is really necessary or beneficial return to office settings.

What is government software? 5 ways to choose the best one

In recent years, government software has increasingly enhanced efficiency, transparency, and citizen participation for governmental organizations. However, this indispensable tool also comes with vital concerns like security, compliance, interoperability, and scalability. Government data is critical, which necessitates robust security and compliance measures.

What is a government messaging app? 6 must-have key features

When we're talking about government messaging apps, what are we talking about? Messaging has become a popular mode of communication because of the desire for ease, real-time conversations, and access from anywhere, at any time. In fact, Gartner's 2022 Channel Benchmark and other research studies show that instant messaging platforms have surpassed email as the primary mode of internal workplace communication.

Cybersecurity resilience in the Government and public sector in the US

Our world is more connected than ever. For many, this has accelerated knowledge exchange and advanced world economies and living conditions. However, it has also made our digital presence more complex. Data security and privacy are at stake, and in some industries, like Government and Defense, this presents significant challenges.

7 best citizen engagement platforms in 2024

Citizen participation has taken center stage in the quickly changing terrain of modern administration. Governments worldwide are realizing how crucial it is to improve public services, increase transparency, and involve citizens in decision-making processes. In this context, citizen engagement platforms have emerged as critical instruments in this attempt.

7 top benefits of digital public services for citizens and governments

Digital public services are becoming a reality for citizens in many different countries. To harness the power of digitization, governments across the world are on a spree to leverage digital tools and virtual platforms to automate the delivery of public services. For instance, the European Commission has set 2030 as the target to achieve complete digitalization of key public services.

How to support collaboration in the Government and public sector in 2024

Today, we’re witnessing more collaboration than ever before. Technology has made it possible for people to collaborate on different sides of the globe on different projects. This is true not only for businesses and their distributed workforce, but also for scientists, physicians, and others that collaborate through international networks. We also see increased collaboration in the government and public sector compared to the past.

Building a Sovereign Digital Workplace In the Public Sector: A Guide to Improve Team Collaboration

(This is a recording of the live session between Rocket.Chat, Collaboard, and Pexip.) The average employee attends 62 monthly meetings — this can take up to 15% of an organization’s collective time. Poor team collaboration is one of the biggest culprits for unnecessary and unproductive meetings. Rocket.Chat, Pexip, and Collaboard have been helping organizations to collaborate remotely (and securely!) for years now. In this session, the three companies will come together to share our best practices for organizing, structuring, and conducting online meetings.