The States That Get the Biggest Boost From Parks and Rec Spending
More than 10,000 local parks and recreation agencies nationwide drive more than $200 billion annually in economic activity, according to a recent report.
How Government Workers Can Plan For a Secure Retirement
COMMENTARY | Public sector employees need more active support to build financial security for retirement. Here are three ways to help them.
Pay Transparency Laws Raise Women’s Salaries (and Slightly Lower Men’s)
Multistate companies are finding ways to circumvent the laws.
A State Tries to Attract Public Workers Who Have Resume Gaps
In Utah, a first-of-its kind program provides training and mentorship for people taking government jobs after time away from the workforce.
10 Reasons Workers Are Quitting Their Jobs
Low salaries are just one reason for record-high turnover, according to a recent report.
As Remote Work Persists, Cities Struggle to Adapt
The shift to remote work will prompt cities to focus on broadband access and remote shared workspaces, as they contend for workers who can live anywhere.
Top 10 Cities for Relocations
Eight of the top places people moved to last year are in the South and Southwest, according to a new report.
State and Local Governments Shifting to ‘New Normal’ Workplace
With lessons from the rapid shift to telework, governments are adopting permanent hybrid environments and keeping nimble, problem-solving mentalities.
How a Virginia County Wooed Amazon and Boeing
It takes more than tax breaks to get big tech companies to move to a locality, government officials say.
Why I Remain a Local Government Employee
COMMENTARY | Many public sector workers are leaving their jobs. Here’s why I am staying.
How to Recruit and Manage Short-term Workers
State and local governments have greater reliance on temporary staff, but challenges abound. There are new ways to make these arrangements work.
The Front Lines of Government Cybersecurity Defense
COMMENTARY | States and localities should ensure their employees are following four foundational pillars of cybersecurity to help prevent attacks.
Why Young Workers Don't Want Government Jobs—and What To Do About It
COMMENTARY | A recent survey of millennials and Generation Z adults paints a grim picture for the future of the government workforce. Here’s how states and localities can change the "disheartening" situation.
How Employee Well-Being May Improve With a 4-Day Workweek
A new Gallup poll takes a look, but also finds that worker engagement doesn't necessarily rise by shaving a day from the standard full-time schedule.
Why Public Service and Public Servants Should Be Celebrated
COMMENTARY | Public service has lost its luster. It's time to change that.
5 Things Women Job Seekers Want
Women want better pay and work-life balance but also value working in diverse organizations, among other factors, a new Gallup poll reveals.
How Managers Can Become More Effective Leaders
A new report from Gallup identifies seven leadership traits found among managers of high performing teams, and offers tips for how to develop these skills.
States Offer Supplemental Wages to Retain Child Care Workers
COMMENTARY | Ensuring eligible employees enroll to receive the pay benefit can be a challenge. New research offers three strategies that can help.
Employers Aggressively Recruiting Workers Not Seeking New Jobs
The increase in remote work has led to “boundary-less” recruiting, giving companies access to a larger pool of candidates, a new report shows.
Short on Workers, State and Local Governments Look to Retirees
Lawmakers in multiple states are pursuing rule changes to enable former public sector employees to return to fields like corrections, bus driving and teaching.
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