Human Resources

Economic recovery touches state and local governments

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:51:00 +0000

The SLGE notes municipal signs of increasing economic strength.

ICMA awards honor local government managers

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:37:00 +0000

Application deadline is March 8

Massachusetts law protects temporary workers

Tue, 05 Feb 2013 21:33:00 +0000

New measure guarantees workers' wages and working conditions

New year, new leadership

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:03:00 +0000

NLC and NACo welcome new executive directors for 2013 and beyond.

Viewpoint: Building the ranks of women in IT

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:44:00 +0000

By Regina Kunkle — 5 strategies for state and local agencies to encourage more women to join the IT workforce and remain in it for the long-term.

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City cultural awards deadline is Jan. 25

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:05:00 +0000

Program recognizes cultural diversity efforts

Editor's Viewpoint: Mentoring local youth pays dividends

Wed, 09 Jan 2013 21:33:00 +0000

The gift that keeps on giving.

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Illinois law bars employers' access to workers' social media accounts

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:23:00 +0000

Measure reflects a nationwide trend

The measure reflects a nationwide trend, as Illinois becomes the third state to enact such rules and with similar legislation introduced in several other states.

California readies for new workplace laws

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:35:00 +0000

Measures extend religious and gender protections

Among other things, the measures extend religious and gender protections when they go into effect Jan. 1.

Changes continue in government retirement plans

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 20:29:00 +0000

They affect both new and current employees

One-third of local government HR executives made changes to the retirement plans they offer to employees within the past 12 months — affecting both new and current employees.