McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Five early indicators on women in the metaverse reveal gender inequality—especially in the leadership creating and setting metaverse standards.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
UK cybersecurity policies are outdated, says Illumio Director; will Rishi Sunak address the problem? Rishi Sunak’s new government has a long list of challenges ahead, but his appointment does create new hope to bring about change in the UK business landscape, especially in terms of UK cybersecurity, digital and cyber infrastructure. The new PM will be responsible for keeping the economy afloat whilst also bringing more positive changes to the country.
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FedTech Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Overhauling the Navy’s IT structure isn’t a matter of a singular pivot. A ripped-to-the-studs approach became warranted after years of lag, with multiple entities — and billions of dollars — now focused on a midstream overhaul of the aged system. At a panel discussion earlier this year, Navy CIO Aaron Weis noted that the service branch is making a move toward modernization.
The City Fix
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Urban freight and delivery services boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic as consumers switched to online shopping when businesses were forced to close. The surge in online market activity that began in 2020 builds on a decade of steady growth related to the.
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Dive into the world of playground safety with this complimentary guide. It offers a detailed exploration of essential practices to ensure the utmost safety for children. Delve into inspection techniques, from assessing equipment conditions to evaluating surfacing materials. Gain insights into maintenance strategies to keep playgrounds in top-notch condition year-round.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Amid a nationwide push to electrify transportation, observers said that cybersecurity doesn’t get appropriate attention.
NLC (National League of Cities)
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
This year, over 3,600 local elected officials, partners and municipal staff from 49 states, DC, and Puerto Rico traveled to Kansas City, MO for our first in-person City Summit since 2019. Attendees spent three days attending sessions on the most pressing issues facing America’s cities, towns, and villages.
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Super Library Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library. This is the second installment in my series on social media best practices for libraries in 2023. The guide to LinkedIn can be found here. In the next few weeks, I’ll cover TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter (maybe!). These are the top platforms used by libraries according to the 7th annual Super Library Marketing Reader Survey.
Microsoft Public Sector
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Newsworthy Highlights. Microsoft Priva is generally available to GCC, GCC High and DoD. As the privacy landscape continues to evolve, the way that government organizations respond to privacy regulations will be critical to maintaining their privacy posture and responding to constituent requests. Microsoft’s newest security brand category, Microsoft Priva, was first announced at Ignite in 2021—today, we are excited to announce the general availability of Microsoft Priva for the Government Communi
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Federal agencies most involved with cybersecurity should improve communication with each other and with other levels of government, GAO said.
The Market Urbanism Report
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
It's time for cities to analyze the ROI of different curb space usage.
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Data use standards and purpose-built software can help agencies protect individuals’ privacy while allowing for meaningful statistical analysis, NIST says.
Open Access Government - Technology News
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The main ethical challenges of AI fall into four broad categories: digital amplification, discrimination, security and control and inequality. With greater scrutiny of tech practices and calls for transparency, businesses must manage the deployment of smart AI while ensuring privacy safeguards , preventing bias in algorithmic decision-making, and meeting guidelines in highly regulated industries.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
US public-sector agencies that have quickly and effectively advanced data and analytics capabilities offer lessons on how to embed data-driven decision making at all levels of government.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In the current environment, U.S. workers’ take-home pay does not have the same buying power — in fact, half of workers who got a pay raise say their pay was eaten up by higher costs of goods, including medical expenses. While there may be less room to compete on raises or signing bonuses, benefits can help take the financial pressure off employees. One area that can have a major impact is the cost of care.
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Unlock the potential of sustainable facility management! This guide empowers small local governments to lead with climate-resilient infrastructure, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and more. Elevate your community's resilience, reduce costs, and embrace eco-friendly practices. Discover the role of facility maintenance teams in green cleaning, sustainability analyses, and infrastructure upgrades.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Developing countries will need assistance to fund their transition to a low-carbon economy—but this comes with enormous opportunities and the potential for innovation in areas such as blended finance.
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Hybrid work environments have become increasingly more common over the past two years. Once employees were permitted to work from home, potential hidden biases and equity issues began to emerge that must be addressed for your agency’s remote workers to be successful. Workforce transformation expert Mika Cross had a few tips to address these possible bias challenges in her latest installment of “Management Minutes with Mika.” One bias that Cross mentioned is distance and proximity.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
American industrial technology companies offer lessons on building resilience and adopting a through-cycle mindset in times of economic uncertainty.
State Tech Magazine
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Cybersecurity remains top of mind for most organizations: 66 percent of those surveyed indicate more concern about cyberattacks in 2022 compared with the year before, and 43 percent said state-sponsored threats caused them the most worry. Advanced persistent threats are a key area of concern. According to the U.S. General Services Administration’s Advanced Persistent Threats Buyer’s Guide, “once limited to opportunistic criminals, cyber-attacks are becoming a key weapon of state-sponsored entiti
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
AccessE11
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
City hall is a big place. Even the smallest municipalities are going to have multiple members of staff who are interacting with the public. If there is no process in place to keep track of resident interactions, then there is a significant chance that important things can get lost in the shuffle of everyday work. Even if you do have a process in place.
zencity
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
In their paper, “The Responsive City Cycle,” Stephen Goldsmith and Betsy Gardner present a model of trust-building between local governments and their residents based on responsiveness. With the influx of billions of dollars in federal funding through the American Rescue Plan Act and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, never before have cities had a better opportunity to meaningfully engage residents around spending, repair, and construction decisions and gain back trust through the “loop of resp
AWS Public Sector Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Cloud technology is transforming the way organizations use data to make decisions, provide services to communities, and collaborate across departments and business processes. In a March 2022 survey of 147 state and local government leaders by the Center for Digital Government , more than half of respondents said they plan to procure citizen-facing applications and storage and backup infrastructure in the next one to two years.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The draft release kicks off a process where states, localities and the general public can challenge inaccuracies. The new data will be crucial in guiding how the federal government divides billions in broadband funding between states.
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Discover comprehensive strategies for optimizing operations and achieving cost efficiency! This document offers insights into efficient inspections, data-driven decision-making, goal alignment, and resource optimization. It empowers local governments and maintenance departments to streamline operations and ensure significant cost savings. From aligning maintenance goals with community needs to leveraging data for strategic planning, this guide provides a roadmap for smoother, more reliable opera
GovLoop
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Nick Psaki knows a great deal about protecting and recovering agency systems. As Principal Technologist at Pure Storage, a firm that offers cloud-based data storage solutions, he helps government entities practice good cyber hygiene, get ready for potential attacks and pick up the pieces when bad things happen. He knows how to explain what agencies must do.
FedHeads
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The FedHeads are taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. But listen in for a quick note of thanks from FedHeads Robert Shea and guest cohost, ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! The FedHeads are taking a break for the Thanksgiving holiday. But listen in for a quick note of thanks from FedHeads Robert Shea and guest cohost, ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Agencies must train their workforce to get the most out of emerging technology such as artificial intelligence, federal technologists and data experts advise.
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The day kicked off with staff playing a Family Feud-style game. On Monday, November 7, the Partnership held its first (mostly) in-person staff retreat in more than three years. More than a dozen fully remote employees flew in to join the more than 100 local staff to attend the one-day event, which featured plenary-style sessions with all staff, breakout groups, cross-team activities and more.
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This comprehensive article delves into the transformative trends reshaping local government facility maintenance in anticipation of 2024. From embracing smart technology for efficient management, sustainability's pivotal role to data-driven decision-making, workforce upskilling, and predictive maintenance strategies, each aspect is explored. Insights into outsourcing collaborations, digital twins, safety enhancements, and the broader industry evolution highlight the critical adaptation needed.
GCN
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
The guide provides recommendations for software supply chain security throughout the product lifecycle, from procurement to deployment.
Partnership for Public Service
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Federal employees are the engine of government, so preventing unwanted staff attrition should be a priority for agency leaders. But amid evolving workplace values associated with the Great Resignation, there is a renewed spotlight on best practices for retaining federal employees. In response, the Partnership for Public Service, with support from ServiceNow, recently published, “ Retaining My Generation: Retention Strategies for Generation X and Generation Z Federal Employees ,” which highlights
The Market Urbanism Report
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
It's time for cities to analyze the ROI of different curb space usage.
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