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When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally When they search for new staffers, cities and counties should cast a wide net and recruit globally

If local governments need to hire qualified workers to replace those leaving, where can they turn to when recruiting? Two experts weigh in.

byMichael Keating

Nov 11, 2024

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Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?

Public Administration & Governance

Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?Procurement purchasing card perils: Will you be the next headline?

byShannon Castillo

Oct 11, 2024

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On technology buys, it’s important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

Government Technology

On technology buys, it's important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process On technology buys, it's important that agency stakeholders work together throughout the process

byMichael Keating

Oct 8, 2024

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To ensure a level playing field, uniformity and consistency are important when interviewing job candidates

To ensure a level playing field, uniformity and consistency are important when interviewing job candidates To ensure a level playing field, uniformity and consistency are important when interviewing job candidates

byMichael Keating

Jul 25, 2024

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Keeping Your Schools Clean to Boost Staff & Student Productivity

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Keeping Your Schools Clean to Boost Staff & Student Productivity Keeping Your Schools Clean to Boost Staff & Student Productivity

Jul 24, 2024

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To keep workers and citizens safe, government leaders need to pinpoint where there are hazards

To keep workers and citizens safe, government leaders need to pinpoint where there are hazards To keep workers and citizens safe, government leaders need to pinpoint where there are hazards

byMichael Keating

Jul 22, 2024

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Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer

Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer

byMichelle M. Havich

Are Your Employees Protected? 5 Safety Precautions for Long-Term Success

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Are Your Employees Protected? 5 Safety Precautions for Long-Term Success

Are Your Employees Protected? 5 Safety Precautions for Long-Term Success

Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs

Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs

Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs

Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets

byMichael Keating

Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics

Recruitment & Retention

Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics

Government fleet managers need to offer incentives to recruit and retain vehicle technicians and mechanics

byMichael Keating

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet

Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet

byMichelle M. Havich

Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley

byMichelle M. Havich

Building up community: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Jeff Martin

Building up community: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Jeff Martin

Building up community: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Jeff Martin

byMichelle M. Havich

10 big U.S. cities where it’s easier for Gen Z to become homeowners

Recruitment & Retention

10 big U.S. cities where it’s easier for Gen Z to become homeowners

10 big U.S. cities where it’s easier for Gen Z to become homeowners

byMichelle M. Havich

Local government recruiters can use structured interviews and performance-based questions to eliminate bias in the hiring process

Recruitment & Retention

Local government recruiters can use structured interviews and performance-based questions to eliminate bias in the hiring process

Local government recruiters can use structured interviews and performance-based questions to eliminate bias in the hiring process

byMichael Keating

Announcing the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants award winners

Announcing the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants award winners

byMichelle M. Havich

Gallery: 10 of the most affordable American cities for working adults

Recruitment & Retention

Gallery: 10 of the most affordable American cities for working adults

Gallery: 10 of the most affordable American cities for working adults

byAndy Castillo

Gallery: Top 10 domestic city travel destinations this Thanksgiving season

Recruitment & Retention

Gallery: Top 10 domestic city travel destinations this Thanksgiving season

Gallery: Top 10 domestic city travel destinations this Thanksgiving season

byAndy Castillo

Solving veteran homelessness: The pursuit of ‘functional zero’

Solving veteran homelessness: The pursuit of ‘functional zero’

Solving veteran homelessness: The pursuit of ‘functional zero’

byAndy Castillo

Local governments are likely to find the next generation of their workforces at community colleges

Local governments are likely to find the next generation of their workforces at community colleges

Local governments are likely to find the next generation of their workforces at community colleges

byMichael Keating

Gallery: The 10 best American cities for remote work

Gallery: The 10 best American cities for remote work

byAndy Castillo

Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt

Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt

Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt

byAndy Castillo

City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Recruitment & Retention

City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

City advocacy organizations applaud establishment of White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

byAndy Castillo

How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

How state governments can help revitalize workforce development

byJohn O’Leary

Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards

byMichelle Navich

The 5 American cities with the most vacant commercial office space

The 5 American cities with the most vacant commercial office space

byAndy Castillo

Report: Labor shortage, hiring challenges persist for state and local government hiring managers

Recruitment & Retention

Report: Labor shortage, hiring challenges persist for state and local government hiring managers

Report: Labor shortage, hiring challenges persist for state and local government hiring managers

Recruitment & Retention

To recruit and retain employees, governments need to remove hiring barriers and offer robust benefits packages

To recruit and retain employees, governments need to remove hiring barriers and offer robust benefits packages

byMichael Keating

Santa Cruz-Watson, Calif.

Recruitment & Retention

Gallery: Rental prices are outpacing minimum wages, especially in these 10 metro areas

Gallery: Rental prices are outpacing minimum wages, especially in these 10 metro areas

byAndy Castillo

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department – A Case Study

Recruitment & Retention

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department – A Case Study

Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department – A Case Study

Getting the lead out: Courtney Steger, 2022 Exemplary Public Servant of the Year

Getting the lead out: Courtney Steger, 2022 Exemplary Public Servant of the Year

Getting the lead out: Courtney Steger, 2022 Exemplary Public Servant of the Year

byMichelle M. Havich

Agencies need to transform recruiting to replace retirees and replenish government workforces

Recruitment & Retention

Agencies need to transform recruiting to replace retirees and replenish government workforces

Agencies need to transform recruiting to replace retirees and replenish government workforces

byMichael Keating

10 best suburbs for city-like living

10 best suburbs for city-like living

byMichelle M. Havich

Recruitment & Retention

Gallery: Top 10 American cities for seasonal and summer jobs

Gallery: Top 10 American cities for seasonal and summer jobs

byAndy Castillo

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