Park Leaders
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
On this episode of the Park Leaders Show, guest co-host, Phil Gaines, returns to discuss the ways parks can manage seasonal staff shortages. While park careers have their perks, the challenge of filling them is increasing in today’s climate. As Phil explains, recruiters are not only struggling to compete with other industry compensations but also to confirm interest from a remote audience.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Welcome to Women’s History Month 2023! Each March, the National League of Cities collectively embarks on a monthlong celebration of women’s history, magnifying and uplifting the phenomenal accomplishments and historical contributions made by women throughout the nation.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Innovation ecosystems can generate economic, financial, and social benefits for all, and there’s new federal funding to build them. A six-step playbook could help leaders get them right.
NLC (National League of Cities)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Measuring the success and efficacy of health-promoting policies can be difficult given the challenging nature of structural change. Oftentimes, most are unaware of just how much time and effort goes into shaping these outcomes.
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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
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The 14 states in that region have more than 100,000 vulnerabilities, misconfigurations and data leaks that all must be addressed to prevent attacks, researchers found.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
India’s chemicals industry has been a global outperformer in demand growth and shareholder wealth creation for a decade. Its strong starting point could make it the next chemicals manufacturing hub.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Experience and making mistakes brings a bit of wisdom.
GCN
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
The pandemic laid bare state and local governments’ vulnerability to fraud, and agencies must lean into data-sharing technology to keep up defenses, an expert advises.
Professional Grant Writer
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Nonprofits large and small often find it beneficial to hire a contract grant writer, someone outside the organization. It can save money and. The post Should you hire a contract grant writer? appeared first on Professional Grant Writer.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
One “pipeline” dream that won’t happen.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
A new survey finds that asset productivity programs for equipment maintenance aren’t working as well as they could. Here are three things to fix.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Compare the states.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Africa’s fintech industry has rapidly expanded, and traditional financial institutions have faced intense competition as a result. MFS Africa’s founder and CEO discusses the sector’s growing potential.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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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
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Technology is changing the nature of work. To prepare the workforce of tomorrow and ensure sustainable and inclusive growth, education and vocational training will need to adapt to new ways of working.
Iron Sharpens Iron
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Matthew George is the Business Development Manager at Germantown United CDC and founder of I Love Thy Hood. In this mini episode, he discusses his goal to clean up his corridor in Germantown and all that he has done so far to make it happen. About Germantown United CDC Germantown United CDC is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Northwest Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood.
Citizen Lab
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Every day, governments around the world find new and creative ways to use our platform in their communities. From environmental improvement programs to new neighborhood developments, discover our curated selection of exemplary community engagement projects and get inspired by peers from around the world. Vienna redesigns one of the city’s main streets to be a more human-centric community (Austria) As the most… The post Community engagement examples: January’s inspiring platforms appeared f
Careers in Government
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Finding a job that provides you with a solid foundation for longevity, benefits, and an opportunity for growth. Working for the government provides you with all of these components, as well as allowing you to be a part of supporting your community and country […] The post The Ultimate Guide for Finding a Government Job in Illinois appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
Princeton Public Library
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
We invite you to check out this month’s PPL Youth Services recommendations for activities, resources and new books in the library collection for children from birth to 5 years old […]
Citizen Lab
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Every day, governments around the world find new and creative ways to use our platform in their communities. From environmental improvement programs to new neighborhood developments, discover our curated selection of exemplary community engagement projects and get inspired by peers from around the world. Vienna redesigns one of the city’s main streets to be a more human-centric community (Austria) As the most… The post Community engagement examples: January’s inspiring platforms appeared f
GovLoop
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Change is hard, and it’s even more difficult when not everyone is on board or understands why it’s necessary. As a new supervisor, how can you get your employees on the same page and moving forward? Jennifer R. Franks, Director, Information Technology and Cybersecurity Team, and Taka Ariga, Chief Data Scientist and Director, both with the U.S. Government Accountability Office, had a few tips for successfully incorporating change during the New Supervisors in Gov Virtual Networking Event on Feb
The Whistle Post
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Apply Here What is YouthBuild? YouthBuild programs provide pathways to education, jobs, entrepreneurship, and other opportunities leading to productive livelihoods and community leadership. The program helps young people to rebuild their communities and their lives, breaking the cycle of poverty with a commitment to work, education, family, and community.
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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
Iron Sharpens Iron
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Matthew George is the Business Development Manager at Germantown United CDC and founder of I Love Thy Hood. In this mini episode, he discusses his goal to clean up his corridor in Germantown and all that he has done so far to make it happen. About Germantown United CDC Germantown United CDC is a community-based nonprofit organization serving Northwest Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood.
GovPilot
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Are you someone who prefers to support organizations that operate based on values you align yourself with? Now more than ever, people are mindful about only supporting institutions that uphold values which reflect their own. Failure to highlight and promote your local government’s mission and values can result in less support and decreased community engagement if the public isn’t well informed.
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Since February 1968 , 911 centers have served as the first link in the public safety response chain, having a profound impact on the public safety system in the United States and inspiring replication internationally. Over six decades and billions of 911 calls, 911 personnel have assisted in saving lives and provided invaluable emergency and non-emergency services to local communities. 911 centers’ ability to continue to provide timely support is being challenged by unprecedented staffing shortf
State Tech Magazine
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Here’s a statistic that should give pause to every professional who works with public benefit programs: More than $80 billion in critical assistance goes unclaimed each year. That includes everything from nutrition and healthcare support to programs for infants and children and affordable internet service. It’s a striking number. Dig into the research, however, and the problem becomes clearer.
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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.
AWS Public Sector Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Beginning on April 1, 2023, state Medicaid agencies (SMA) will have one year to “unwind” temporary COVID-era changes and return to pre-pandemic ways of working. A major part of that will be re-verifying that all 91 million members still qualify to receive Medicaid benefits. For nearly a year, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has supported SMAs with in-house Medicaid expertise to identify unwinding issues and develop solutions to address them.
Open Access Government - Technology News
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
Mark Warren, Product Specialist at Osirium, explains why privileged access poses security issues in the public sector Government organisations are the backbone of the UK. From local councils to education, healthcare and transportation services, public sector entities are critical to the successful day-to-day functioning of our society. Unfortunately, however, their significance makes them an incredibly attractive target for cyber attackers.
GCN
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
COMMENTARY | Automated scanning and remediation platforms can identify, fix and prevent security gaps and vulnerabilities at the software application and development levels.
Disaster Zone blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2023
As always, there are tweaks to the guidance and dollars.
Speaker: Alan Kavanaugh, BA, CRM, CCPI Director of Loss Control & Risk Management
This session is designed to unveil the transformative potential of digital solutions in reshaping conventional practices, offering a roadmap towards greener and more efficient facilities regardless of municipality size. Attendees will learn: Insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies in sustainable facility management. Practical knowledge to effectively incorporate digital solutions for operational efficiency.
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