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Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talentCities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent

The public sector needs to keep its workforce at full strength, and it's important for agencies to have career succession plans in place to ensure that essential knowledge and processes are not lost.

byMichael Keating
Jan 13, 2025
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Recruitment & Retention
Public pension funding remains “fragile” but showed improvement in 2024Public pension funding showed improvement in 2024
byRyan Kushner
Jan 8, 2025
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Public Procurement
Network-powered procurement: The future of public sector procurementNetwork-powered procurement: The future of public sector procurement
byAnthony Berry
Jan 6, 2025
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Public Procurement
Don’t blinkDon’t blink
byDarin Matthews, CPPO, CPSM, NIGP-CPP
Dec 20, 2024
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Workforce
Total rewards: Building a stronger, more sustainable public workforceTotal rewards: Building a stronger, more sustainable public workforce
byDutch Ross
Dec 12, 2024
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Workforce
Creative hiring solutions can help public agencies maintain a robust workforceCreative hiring solutions can help public agencies maintain a robust workforce
byMichael Keating
Dec 11, 2024
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Workforce
Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits
Virginia Beach City Public Schools earns an A+ in employee benefits
Dec 5, 2024
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byTim Church, MD, MPH, PhD, Chief Medical Officer
Words "accelerating growth" appear in white text on blue background of wave-like designs, accompanied by the Informa TechTarget logo and company name.
Workforce
Note from the Editorial Team
Note from the Editorial Team
Dec 3, 2024
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Workforce
A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce
A variety of funding sources can help the public sector develop its tech workforce
Nov 27, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Workforce
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
Nov 11, 2024
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byMichael Keating
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?
Oct 11, 2024
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byShannon Castillo
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
Oct 8, 2024
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byMichael Keating
To ensure a level playing field, uniformity and consistency are important when interviewing job candidates
Workforce
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
Jul 25, 2024
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byMichael Keating
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
Workforce
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
Jul 22, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer logo in a gray background | Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer
Workforce
Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer
Investing in the future of communities: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Andréa Comer
Jun 10, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
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
May 28, 2024
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Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs
Workforce
Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs
Survey: More 2024 college graduates are applying to government jobs
May 28, 2024
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byRyan Kushner, Editor
Local government officials: Stay focused and persistent as you work to achieve sustainability targets
Workforce
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
May 15, 2024
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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
May 9, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet
Workforce
Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet
Gallery: The 10 most connected U.S. cities for internet
Apr 5, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley
Workforce
Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley
Strengthening faith in democracy: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Lisa Deeley
Mar 27, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
Building up community: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Jeff Martin
Workforce
Building up community: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Jeff Martin
Building up community: 2023 Exemplary Public Servant Jeff Martin
Feb 29, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
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
Feb 5, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
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
Jan 23, 2024
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byMichael Keating
Announcing the 2023 American City & County Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants award winners
Workforce
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
Jan 17, 2024
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byMichelle M. Havich, Editor
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
Dec 7, 2023
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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
Nov 23, 2023
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10 Slides
byAndy Castillo
Solving veteran homelessness: The pursuit of ‘functional zero’
Workforce
Solving veteran homelessness: The pursuit of ‘functional zero’
Solving veteran homelessness: The pursuit of ‘functional zero’
Nov 10, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Local governments are likely to find the next generation of their workforces at community colleges
Workforce
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
Nov 6, 2023
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byMichael Keating
Workforce
Gallery: The 10 best American cities for remote work
Gallery: The 10 best American cities for remote work
Oct 12, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
Report: Younger employees working in public service are stressed over their jobs, worried about debt
Workforce
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
Sep 28, 2023
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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
Sep 25, 2023
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byAndy Castillo
How state governments can help revitalize workforce development
Workforce
How state governments can help revitalize workforce development
How state governments can help revitalize workforce development
Sep 19, 2023
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byJohn O’Leary
Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards
Workforce
Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards
Nominations open for 2023 Crown Communities and Exemplary Public Servants awards
Sep 15, 2023
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byMichelle Navich

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Economy & Finance
These 10 cities have the highest share of million-dollar homes10 cities with the highest share of million-dollar homes
Nov 25, 2024
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Public Administration & Governance
A new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so farA new dashboard tracks early voting for the 2024 election. These 10 counties have cast the most votes so far
byRyan Kushner
Oct 21, 2024
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Economy & Finance
Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.Here are the 10 most competitive rental markets in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Oct 7, 2024
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Sustainability
Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.Cycling, recycling and green space: these are the top 10 most sustainable cities in the U.S.
byRyan Kushner
Aug 30, 2024
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Co-op Solutions

Government Technology
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks
Cities and counties should ID their IT assets as they work to eliminate ransomware risks

Jan 21, 2025

Workforce
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent
Cities and counties can use social media and apprentice programs to attract qualified talent

Jan 13, 2025

Government Technology
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties
In 2025, public safety technology will be a spending priority for cities and counties

Jan 2, 2025

Government Technology
Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.
Agencies need to be prepared at the first sign of a cyber-attack.

Dec 19, 2024

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