In its final recommendation, the EDD Strike Team urge the state “to practice modern techniques like agile development, user-centered design, and data-grounded decision making. We need to find creative solutions and support iteration, moving quickly, and constantly making improvements over time.”
As with other states, the COVID-19 pandemic has pushed California’s government to the brink collapse, which points to a desperate need for technological reforms to adapt to the needs of the 21st century.
The pause in EDD claims for two-weeks could not have come at a worse time for California residents in need of financial aid as the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on the state’s economy, leaving many without jobs and an income.
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