Workforce
With Prices Rising, States and Cities Must Raise Their Minimum Wages
COMMENTARY | Some states and localities have already pegged minimum wage hikes to inflation. But with the federal pay floor stuck at $7.25 for over a decade, it's time for more to take action.
Feds Announce 32 Winners for $500M in Workforce Grants
The program is funded through the American Rescue Plan. Its goal is to expand job training programs for 15 key sectors, including energy, health care, manufacturing and information technology.
Bus Driver Shortage Undercutting Local Transit Systems Nationwide
The lack of drivers has forced seven out of 10 agencies to cut or delay service, according to a new report.
Cities and Towns Embrace 'Summer Fridays' for Their Workers
The trend towards more flexible and shorter work weeks in the summer months comes amid tight competition for public sector talent. "We’re seeing a strong push for quality-of-life enhancements," says one town administrator.
The Best and Worst States for Business
One southern state tops a new set of rankings, while another one came in last. Where does your state score among the 50?
For State Transportation Agencies, a Long Road To Increase Diversity
DOTs have often lagged when it comes to filling jobs with women and people of color. With a new emphasis on equity in the sector, there are signs that may finally be changing.
States and Localities Plan for Billions in ARPA Workforce Spending
White House figures suggest over $40 billion from the pandemic relief law could go to workforce development, with a sizable chunk of investment through state and local programs.
A Wave of Retirements is Offering One State a Unique Chance to Diversify Its Workforce
Connecticut recently saw thousands of state employees retire in response to benefit changes. Now, some see the rehiring process as a major opportunity to close equity gaps with race, ethnicity and gender at state agencies.
How States and Localities Can Plan for the Growing Economic Uncertainty
COMMENTARY | Mixed signals are making it difficult for government finance officers to get a clear outlook for the future economy. Here's what they can do, says one county CFO.
Energy-Producing States Lag in Latest Economic Numbers
Energy companies, short of workers, aren’t ready to increase production.
Virtual Meetings Stymie Creative Teamwork
A new study finds that in-person teams generate more ideas than remote teams working on the same problem -- possibly because when people focus on the narrow field of vision of a screen, their thinking becomes narrower as well.
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