Homeroom

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Nathan Sotherland, Kevin Stange, and Jordan Matsudaira The U.S. postsecondary education system provides students with many flexible pathways to earning a bachelor’s degree. One of the most important of these is the opportunity to start a degree at a community college and transfer to a four-year degree program. Community colleges provide access to postsecondary education Continue Reading The post New Measures of Postsecondary Education Transfer Performance: Transfer-out rates for community colleg

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GCN

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The House GOP’s Transportation and Housing and Urban Development funding bill would cut $8 billion from the departments. But that’s not what scuttled the vote.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

McKinsey’s Global Resilience Survey reveals how leaders in advanced industries view the current landscape and highlights the challenges ahead as they manage uncertainty.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

It impacted mayoral races, and landed on the ballot as communities debated the merits of homeless encampment sweeps, tax hikes and affordable housing developments.

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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.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), officially known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), they are not only focusing on the infrastructure benefits of the project but have also demonstrated how these infrastructure projects will strengthen their local economies. Some of the BIL programs require applicants to submit a benefit-cost analysis (BCA).

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Two McKinsey surveys of health system pharmacy leaders reveal that pharmacies could do more to manage margins, improve patient access, and position themselves as strategic sources of growth.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Civilization has been built on a foundation of climate stability that no longer exists. Adaptation is now as important as mitigation, and so is understanding its interrelated requirements.

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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

While in the military, U.S. service members gain important skills and experience. But they sometimes find it difficult to leverage these skills or have their experience recognized by other employers after leaving military service. Each year, around.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The final stretch of an increasingly long holiday shopping season is critical for retailers, particularly as consumers focus on value and new shopping journeys.

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The City Fix

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As cities across Africa experience rapid growth and increased demand for mobility, there is an urgent need to transition towards more sustainable and effective urban transport systems. The urban planning decisions made today will shape cities for decades. However, improvements.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Without a step change in action to increase land-use efficiency, growing demand for food, fuel, and natural capital may require additional land equivalent to the total cropland of Brazil by 2030.

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State Tech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

At NASCIO 2023 Midyear, government IT leaders emphasized staff retention, inclusivity and workforce flexibility. The message: To win the war for cyber talent, agencies must accommodate more flexible working arrangements such as hybrid work, as recommended by the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and the National Governors Association.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

AI, machine learning, the Internet of Things, and other technologies can play a critical role in decarbonization, and the cloud can significantly speed up and catalyze this process.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For certain activities — collaborating online with others, watching a presentation or videoconferencing, for example — a bigger display creates a better experience. This is especially true in the federal government as agencies adopt hybrid working environments, where everyone needs to be an active part of the team regardless of whether they are in the office or at home.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Traditional ways of hiring make it harder for many service members to land civilian jobs. A new approach could help veterans transition to the workforce—and add $15 billion to the US economy.

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FedTech Magazine

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Treasury Department tapped the Technology Modernization Fund for the first time to finance its ongoing transition to a hybrid cloud solution. Employees will finally have the compute power to access terabytes of data from their desktops and experience a significant reduction in latency when the Treasury Foreign Intelligence Network cloud modernization project is complete.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Large, stable corporations almost never cut dividends as a strategic choice. Instead, they reduce dividends only when they have low earnings or when challenging economic conditions force their hand.

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GCN

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

New state laws have unleashed dozens of buyout attempts.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The global battle among the three digital powers—the United States, China, and the European Union—is intensifying. Anu Bradford explores competing digital governance models and why some are more likely to prevail than others.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Americans should have a safe street to drive, walk or roll on – and the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants are making that vision possible in more than 700 communities in just two years.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

More than half of surveyed nurses in the United States reported symptoms of burnout. Employers can take additional steps to better support nurses today and sustain the profession for the future.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The New Jersey Township expands their partnership with the cloud-based government management software provider to streamline operations and constituent services throughout the municipality.

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Advertiser: Noratek

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

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Italian luxury brand has its eyes fixed on the future, launching new categories to bring global consumers closer to the Dolce&Gabbana lifestyle—and evolving along the way.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The New Jersey Township expands their partnership with the cloud-based government management software provider to streamline operations and constituent services throughout the municipality.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Business leaders and investors see now as an opportune time to build new businesses. New survey data reveals what’s really needed.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The NJ Township expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and constituent services throughout the municipality.

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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.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The Netherlands can spearhead innovation in the global effort toward decarbonization. We explore five “forward-leaning moves” that drive economic growth, resilience, and decarbonization.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The NJ Township expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and constituent services throughout the municipality.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Industrial-sector manufacturing SMEs amass vast data stores from sales, operations, and production that remain largely untouched. But some companies mine their dormant data to considerable advantage.

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GovPilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The NJ Township expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and constituent services throughout the municipality.

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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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