GCN
JANUARY 25, 2024
Utah delayed its efforts for litigation purposes, while a judge blocked an Ohio law. But that hasn’t stopped other states, most recently Idaho and New York, from introducing their own restrictions to protect minors.
GovLoop
JANUARY 25, 2024
Metrics for customer experience (CX) can look radically different depending on the agency’s mission. How do you know which metrics you need to track success? During our latest CX Community of Practice session, Tori Leonard, UX Practice Manager, shared strategies for measuring your CX goals. Here are a few takeaways from that session: • The first step for creating and tracking metrics that matter should be foundational discovery research, Leonard said.
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GCN
JANUARY 25, 2024
Dozens of crisis counselors responded to a survey about their work experiences, painting a picture of uneven training, uncertainty about how long to stay on the line, and different policies on whether to inform a caller when police are on their way.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JANUARY 25, 2024
The first months of a baby’s life are an important period to build bonds between parents and child. Because of this, many new parents take maternity or paternity leave —also known as family leave—from work during those initial months of welcoming a.
Advertiser: Noratek
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
JANUARY 25, 2024
The changes would address “the inequitable distribution of benefits” and help more low-income and homeless people.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 25, 2024
Inefficiencies and costly errors continue to plague syndicated-loan operations. Banks that invest in a modern operating model can win customers in this growing market.
Public Administration Today brings together the best content for professionals in the public administration field from the widest variety of thought leaders.
Careers in Government
JANUARY 25, 2024
It might sound obvious, but great leaders usually have a great team behind them. The post Hidden Leadership appeared first on Careers in Government.
State Tech Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
During the pandemic, the adoption of virtual desktop infrastructure empowered employees of Amarillo, Texas, to work from home — and it created breathing room for those who still had to come into the office. “With VDI, we moved employees into various conference rooms without moving their physical machines. This allowed some departments to realize the value of the flexibility of VDI, both on-premises and off,” says Amarillo Director of IT Missy Laird.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Driven by the need for convenience, real-time conversations, and anywhere, anytime access, electronic messaging has become a go-to means of communication. In fact, instant messaging has become the preferred form of internal workplace communications, including email, according to Gartner’s 2022 Channel Benchmark and other research studies. The rise in remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic, a tech-savvy workforce, and the proliferation of apps that make it easy to text and chat on any device
Careers in Government
JANUARY 25, 2024
Leaders can foster this alignment by crafting a clear vision, promoting open communication, and encouraging collaboration across functions. The post From Disjointed to Aligned: Strategies for Getting Teams on the Same Page to Achieve Results More Successfully appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 25, 2024
Every year, residents across the country lose their homes because they are unable to pay the rising property taxes in many cities. Mayor Nathaniel George Booker of Maywood, IL, understands the critical importance of tackling late property taxes to stabilize homeownership for residents.
Careers in Government
JANUARY 25, 2024
Using websites, social media channels, and digital means of communication makes the communication gap between the government and constituents smaller. The post Building Digital Excellence: Overcoming Web Development Staffing Obstacles in Government appeared first on Careers in Government.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JANUARY 25, 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology engineers find a way to personalise running shoes to optimise performance using their new model MIT engineers have created a model to revolutionise how runners select their shoes. The model, outlined in the Journal of Biomechanical Engineering study, predicts how specific shape properties impact a runner’s performance, considering factors such as height, weight and general dimensions.
Careers in Government
JANUARY 25, 2024
Agencies are experiencing staffing problems that impede service delivery, while a retirement tsunami erodes the ranks of older, knowledgeable workers. The post Cities Have a New Challenge Filling Job Vacancies: Demographics appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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
JANUARY 25, 2024
Professional women’s progress can feel painfully slow. At this point, what’s really holding women back?
Careers in Government
JANUARY 25, 2024
While the challenges of finding a role in state and local government may seem daunting, they are not insurmountable. The post How to Navigate the Maze: Overcome the Challenges to Land a Role in State and Local Government appeared first on Careers in Government.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JANUARY 25, 2024
Building upon nine years of experience in 50 cities, the National League of Cities (NLC) and partners Children & Nature Network (C&NN), and KABOOM! welcomed 19 new sites into the Nature Everywhere Communities initiative in November 2023.
GovPilot
JANUARY 25, 2024
Navigating the difficulties of local government and municipal offices is no doubt a challenging task. Local government officials face a lot of challenges in their efforts to ensure the functions of numerous different groups. Differing factors coming from having to manage public services , to addressing community needs, and adhering to various regulations can create a demanding environment.
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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.
Google Public Sector
JANUARY 25, 2024
As a Google Public Sector Customer Engineer, I recently had the incredible opportunity to pilot a unique initiative: working directly for the U.S. Air Force via the Department of Defense's Public-Private Talent Exchange (PPTE) program. This program allows temporary talent exchange between DoD agencies and private companies, fostering collaboration and innovation to help drive mission outcomes forward.
GovPilot
JANUARY 25, 2024
Jersey City, NJ expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
CarahCast
JANUARY 25, 2024
This session aims to provide a high-level overview of the FedRAMP certification process, including the essential steps, requirements, and challenges that vendors encounter along the way. Listeners will gain insights into the benefits of achieving FedRAMP compliance, the intricacies of preparing for and undergoing the assessment, and practical strategies for streamlining the certification process.
GovPilot
JANUARY 25, 2024
Dell Rapids, SD expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
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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
CarahCast
JANUARY 25, 2024
In this session, experts in government and industry weigh in on the technology and tactics necessary to stay one step ahead of the next threat. In this session, experts in government and industry weigh in on the technology and tactics necessary to stay one step ahead of the next threat.
Partnership for Public Service
JANUARY 25, 2024
“DEI isn’t what we do – diversity, equity and inclusion are what we achieve.” These words from DEI strategist and speaker Lily Zheng remind us that DEI goals are measurable efforts, not just aspirations, to build more equitable and inclusive organizations. To Zheng’s point, diversity, equity and inclusion are each separate outcomes. Oftentimes, they are intermediary outcomes to achieve business growth , like diversifying candidate pools to improve profitability or addressing meeting inclusivity
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JANUARY 25, 2024
The coming decade will likely be a defining one for the global energy system.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Nonprofit Jacaranda Health, an AWS Health Equity Initiative customer, helps mothers and newborns in Sub-Saharan Africa get the care they need. In 2021, Amazon Web Services (AWS) launched the AWS Health Equity Initiative as a three-year, $40 million commitment to help solve gaps in health equity. Since then, 229 organizations have contributed innovations to the program to help address disparities in social determinants of health around the world.
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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.
GovLoop
JANUARY 25, 2024
Goal: Embrace a more flexible, agile and resilient workplace to accommodate workforce and mission needs. Charles Hardy, Chief Architect of the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Public Buildings Service, is a licensed architect, workplace strategist and certified construction manager. As the agency’s lead executive in charge of workplace strategy, he oversees research and development of office innovations.
Google Public Sector
JANUARY 25, 2024
As part of an effort to overhaul and accelerate processes within the U.S. Air Force , the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office wanted to explore how Generative AI could help modernize current processes, which were draining the time and energy of their service members and directly impacting their mission to supply airpower anytime, anywhere. Speeding up processes would help Airmen focus more time on the core challenges of their mission and less on the paperwork supporting that mission.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JANUARY 25, 2024
Data is key to a higher education institution’s ability to expose insights and improve student performance and outcomes. Helping institutions understand how data can be used and how it can propel institutions toward a brighter future is a priority for Amazon Web Services (AWS). With many data solutions available, AWS can help education institutions map out an individualized data journey by starting simple, unlocking existing data, and moving toward a fully data-driven institution.
FedTech Magazine
JANUARY 25, 2024
The age of artificial intelligence has sparked growing excitement across society, with new tools such as ChatGPT promising a competitive edge. The recent release of the Biden administration’s much-anticipated AI executive order is guiding federal agencies to embrace the technology while still managing the risk. The executive order is a step in the right direction to promote safe, secure and trustworthy AI — essential as agencies explore new technology.
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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