Fri.Nov 01, 2024

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Aviation value chain: Strong recovery brings profitability into view

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Our latest analysis of the aviation value chain shows many subsectors performing ahead of 2019 levels.

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A trusted technology partner can help cities and counties achieve their digital vision

American City & Country

If a local government wants to re-do its IT setup, its leaders should collaborate with knowledgeable teammates, says Matt Sprague , industry strategy director, local government at Trimble , a U.S.-based software and hardware firm that provides services and a variety of technologies. “If a city or county is starting from scratch on their vision or plan for digital transformation , then we recommend identifying a trusted partner who can help guide the development of the vision.

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Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency?

Careers in Government

Government agencies play a vital role in planning, supporting and advancing growth and stability in our communities. The post Why are You Doing Diversity Work for a Government Agency? appeared first on Careers in Government.

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FEDRAMP High Development in the Cloud: Code with Cloud Workstations

Google Public Sector

In the demanding world of federal software development, teams are constantly challenged to deliver innovative solutions while upholding the highest security standards. The complexity of scaling teams, managing infrastructure, and ensuring consistent development environments can quickly become overwhelming. In a recent webinar featuring Forrester, Devin Dickerson, Principal Analyst at Forrester, discussed the results of a commissioned TEI study on the impact of Google Cloud Workstations on the so

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Municipal Maintenance: Ready, Set, Inspect!

Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.

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NHS England Endorses Framespan, the Framework Platform

Open Access Government - Technology News

Greg Jackson, Sales Manager at Framespan, discusses the recent endorsement of Framespan by NHS England and its role in supporting the commercial strategy of the NHS and wider public sector NHS England has endorsed Framespan, a platform developed alongside NHSE’s core values, allowing commercial best practice and governance using cutting edge technology that enables collaboration.

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Why being in HR is getting tougher—and how to break through

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

You’re not imagining it: the past five years have taken a toll on human resources. Here’s how leaders can help.

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It’s the holiday season: Insights for consumer business

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

This year, the holiday shopping season is longer than ever. But for consumer businesses to drive sales in the final stretch, they’ll need to recalibrate their sales strategies and make operational adjustments to meet shoppers’ evolving needs.

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DoDIIS 2024: Operationalizing Cyber Defense Is as Important as Zero Trust

FedTech Magazine

Operationalizing cyber defense in active, online systems should be done in tandem with implementing a zero-trust architecture for holistic security, according to cybersecurity experts at the 2024 DoDIIS Worldwide Conference in Omaha, Neb. The CIA has made it a priority to collect and evaluate telemetry from systems so analysts can respond quickly to anomalous behavior, said Deputy CIO for IT Enterprise Ryon Klotz.

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2024 elections meet social media – How local governments can stay ahead

American City & Country

Social media is a critical aspect of the 2024 election in different ways from years prior. This is due to younger generation voters engaging on platforms like X, Instagram and TikTok, and with half of all U.S. adults saying they at least sometimes get news via social media, according to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey. Social media is a tool that can shape public perception, and if done correctly, it can be a source of truth.

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Generative AI: The packaging and paper industry’s next frontier

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Packaging and paper companies recognize the potential for generative AI to drive revenue and margin growth. Many have already started on this journey.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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How to Cultivate High-Performing, Collaborative Teams

GovLoop

Every seasoned manager knows that a high-performing team is more than a collection of high-performing individuals, it is more than the sum of its parts. But what makes it possible for individuals to work effectively as teams? And for different teams to work together toward a common goal? These questions are especially pressing in state and local government, where the ability to deliver high-quality programs hinges on the close collaboration of teams across an organization.

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Legislation to Simplify Federal Grants on Hold in Congress

NLC (National League of Cities)

Simplifying federal grants is crucial for cities because it ensures that communities of all sizes — especially small and rural ones — can access the funding they need to thrive.

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Churchill County, NV Deployed Notary Bonds Module With GovPilot

GovPilot

Churchill County, NV expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.

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Understanding New Lead and Copper Rule Requirements for Local Governments

NLC (National League of Cities)

On Oct. 8, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the final Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) which changes the lead drinking water sampling process, lowers allowable lead limits and sets a replacement timeline for all lead service lines.

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Holiday Safety Tips for Municipal Operations

The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe

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Why HR is getting tougher—and what to do about it

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

You’re not imagining it: the past five years have taken a toll on human resources. Here’s how leaders can help.

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Unlocking the potential of preventive policy

Paul Cairney

This post first appeared on the University of Stirling blog, is explored further in UK in a Changing Europe and the Heseltine Institute ‘Can policy be more preventive?

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Policy & Politics Highlights collection on policy process theories

Policy & Politics Journal blog

by Sarah Brown and Allegra Fullerton This quarter’s highlights collection showcases 3 recent articles on policy process theories that make important contributions to this area of policy research and theory development.

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Empowering Justice40: How Community-Based Organizations Are Driving Environmental Justice Forward

The City Fix

Since President Joe Biden launched the Justice40 Initiative in January 2021, over $600 billion has been designated for more than 500 programs across 19 federal agencies. This funding supports climate-related infrastructure initiatives with a commitment to ensuring 40% of the benefits reach.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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Increasingly Complex Federal IT Environments Call for Multiple Security Tools

FedTech Magazine

A recent survey by CDW found that 68% of organizations across industries use between 10 and 49 security tools or platforms in their cyberdefense matrix. The 2024 CDW Cybersecurity Research Report noted that agencies and other institutions use more solutions as IT security environments become more complex. This tracks with our feature about the nascent Protective DNS Resolver Service developed by the U.S.

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November Online Training Schedule

GovLoop

Sure, November is typically a busy month, with Daylight Savings wreaking havoc on us all and the hecticness of kicking off the holiday season. But making time for professional development shouldn’t get pushed to the back burner. Check out the full list of November online trainings below, and remember, all sessions are recorded — so even if you’re already booked that day, be sure to register to receive the on-demand version.

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Climate Justice from an Intersectional Perspective w/ Osprey Orielle Lake, Exec. Dir. of WECAN

Policy Chats

In this episode, Founder and Executive Director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network (WECAN), Osprey Orielle Lake, talks with the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about shifting the narrative on international climate justice using a feminist lens. Thank you so much to our generous sponsor for this episode, the Wall Street Journal. Activate your free school-sponsored subscription today at: WSJ.com/UCRiverside About Osprey Orielle Lake : Osprey Orielle Lake is the Founder and Ex