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How to make skills-based hiring work

GCN

Now that many public sector jobs no longer require a four-year degree, agencies are reframing how they recruit and train new workers, especially for IT jobs.

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Post-Pandemic, Public Transport Needs to Get Back on Track to Meet Global Climate Goals

The City Fix

Public transport is one of the best, most cost-effective solutions available to address today’s climate and development challenges. Buses and trains can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to two-thirds per passenger, per kilometer compared to private vehicles. The UN’s latest.

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Homeless is increasing nationwide, but some cities see significant declines

GCN

Many believe they are seeing more people experiencing homelessness than ever before. But in three major cities, the data contradicts that perception.

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A First Look at Student Loan Repayment After the Payment Pause

Homeroom

By: U.S. Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal After more than three years, in June 2023, Congress ended the student loan payment pause, which suspended payments and interest for the duration of the pandemic. This fall, more than 28 million borrowers are returning to repayment, an unprecedented challenge for both borrowers and the Department of Education.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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.

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Extreme weather cost $80 billion this year. The true price is far higher.

GCN

The U.S. saw 25 billion-dollar weather disasters this year—more than ever before. Next year could be worse.

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Job: City of Santa Cruz, Emergency Operations Manager

Disaster Zone blog

Looks like a great position.

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DoDIIS 2023: Zero-Trust Tools Must Work Across Agencies That Need to Share Data

FedTech Magazine

Key defense and intelligence officials working to create zero-trust environments are calling on industry partners to give them more information about interoperability as they search for the right cybersecurity solutions. “I don’t have any idea what you actually do,” said Ben Phelps, CISO for internal systems at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.

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Vaccine Policy in a Post-COVID World

Policy Chats

In this episode, Associate Professor Katie Attwell talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine hesitancy, mandates, and public health policy. About Katie Attwell : Associate Professor Katie Attwell is a political science and public policy scholar at the University of Western Australia, where she leads VaxPolLab.

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Productivity Is An Inside Job: Measuring Personal Happiness As A Means To Success

DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services

Over more than 25 years of researching, prioritizing, writing, developing objectives, creating evaluation plans, and tangling with logic models, I never spent much time measuring a crucial aspect of work that affects all those tasks and more—my happiness. I am not saying that I expected every day to be a Disney cartoon of winsome talking animals that burst into song and happy endings.

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Katie Attwell: Vaccine Policy in a Post-COVID World

Policy Chats

In this episode, Associate Professor Katie Attwell talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about vaccine hesitancy, mandates, and public health policy. About Katie Attwell : Associate Professor Katie Attwell is a political science and public policy scholar at the University of Western Australia, where she leads VaxPolLab.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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.

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Virtualization as a Bridge to the Cloud

GovLoop

To ensure a seamless migration to the cloud and take advantage of the benefits it offers, agencies need to turn to virtualization , which allows their IT teams to conduct large-scale migrations to the cloud with minimal downtime. To better understand how government agencies can maximize their cloud investment by using virtualization, take a look at this real-life example from the U.S.

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Managing Local Holiday Events In Your Community: Tips and Considerations From GovPilot

GovPilot

Holiday events are coming just around the corner for the winter season, and local officials should seize this opportunity to get a head start on planning and organization. Many communities curate elaborate plans for community holiday events, but proper organization is crucial for a successful turnout. Organizing local holiday events in your community entails clear communication, strategic promotion, and streamlined logistics to promote a positive attendee experience.

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Maximizing the Power of IoT and OT in Federal Agencies

GovLoop

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, federal agencies continually seek innovative ways to optimize existing tools. Enter the convergence of the Internet of Things (IoT) and operational technology (OT), a pairing that promises not just efficiency but revolutionary remote management capabilities for internet-connected devices. Let’s delve deeper into these terms.

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Upper Providence, PA Launches New GovPilot Partnership And Will Soon Implement Government Management Software Into The Township 

GovPilot

The PA Township just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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.

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ELECTION LAW:  Federal District Court Judge Orders Georgia Lawmakers to Redraw Congressional Map for the 2024 Election

NLRG (National Legal Research Group)

ELECTION LAW: Federal District Court Judge Orders Georgia Lawmakers to Redraw Congressional Map for the 2024 Election Anne B. Hemenway —Senior Attorney On October 26, 2023, in three cases similar to the U.S. Supreme Court decision rejecting Alabama's congressional map, the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia in Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. v.

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Cinnaminson, NJ Expands GovPilot Partnership Through The Purchase of Additional Government Management Software

GovPilot

The NJ Township expands their established partnership with GovPilot through the purchase of new government management software solutions to streamline operations.

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Documents show Republican-led states struggling to clean voter rolls after leaving ERIC

GCN

Officials encounter new obstacles and costs in trying to replace just some of the data they used to get from the Electronic Registration Information Center, unreleased records show.

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