McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 13, 2023
Generative AI is poised to unleash the next wave of productivity. We take a first look at where business value could accrue and the potential impacts on the workforce.
Next City
JUNE 10, 2023
In the small mountain town of Adjuntas, an "energy insurrection" is building a model for clean, reliable power across the island.
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Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 12, 2023
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Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 12, 2023
We could be about to see the world’s first truly non-invasive, real-time, continuous wearable glucose monitor change the lives of those with diabetes forever Afon Technology, a small Welsh-based med-tech startup, is working to develop Glucowear®, the world’s first truly non-invasive, real-time, continuous wearable glucose monitor. The team, headed up by founder Dr Sabih Chaudhry are edging closer to transforming the lives of those living with diabetes around the world with their wearable wristwa
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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.
State Tech Magazine
JUNE 15, 2023
The National Centers for Environmental Information recently released the final update to its 2022 Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters report. Last year tied 2017 and 2011 for the third-highest number of billion-dollar disasters in the U.S., with the cost of 18 weather events totaling more than $175 billion. The report indicates that natural disasters are becoming more prevalent, expensive and diverse, with a mix of floods, winter storms, wildfires and other predictable and unpredictable
Next City
JUNE 14, 2023
At the annual Hugs Not Walls event, it's a logistical challenge to clear the way for families to reunite in the river while border patrol officers promise not to intervene.
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Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 13, 2023
AI’s impact on mental health cannot be ignored; research reveals frequent interaction with artificial intelligence systems increases the likelihood of loneliness, insomnia and increased after-work drinking Lead researcher Pok Man Tang, PhD, who is currently assistant professor of management at the University of Georgia conducted four cross-cultural experiments in the United States, Taiwan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, which yielded consistent findings.
State Tech Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
State and local governments have the crucial responsibility of protecting essential utilities and citizen data from cyberattacks.
GovLoop
JUNE 16, 2023
Increasingly, we expect everything to be online and easily retrievable. But a surprising number of government records are still on paper, stored in dusty boxes and available only through manual search. What if your employees could readily search by keyword, or metadata points, to quickly locate key documents and records, even when remote? Now your data becomes a productivity asset.
Disaster Zone blog
JUNE 13, 2023
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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.
GCN
JUNE 14, 2023
The Cybersecurity Awareness Act would direct the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to launch a new public-private campaign promoting cyber best practices across state and local governments, small businesses and underserved communities.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 14, 2023
At National University (NU), a California-based university serving a high proportion of military and adult learners, the COVID-19 pandemic drove an increase in student requests for support. “We saw a major uptick in students seeking help due to difficult mental and financial circumstances during the pandemic,” said Ashley Maakestad, NU’s associate director of student wellness.
Grant Writing Made Easy
JUNE 12, 2023
**The Unstoppable Wheel of Nonprofit Work: Is There Room for Rest?** Nonprofit work can feel like running on a never-ending treadmill, right? Every day is a new challenge, a new grant to write, a new initiative to launch. In this chaos, rest often feels like an absurd concept. But here’s the deal – it shouldn’t be. Tricia Hersey’s “Rest is Resistance”: Understanding Rest as a Birthright I’ve been reading (and re-reading like it’s the Bible) Rest is Resi
The City Fix
JUNE 12, 2023
Thousands of people in Quebec, Canada evacuated their homes this month due to raging wildfires. More than 400 miles away, New York City experienced its worst air quality in history, and briefly had the worst air quality of any city in the.
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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.
FedTech Magazine
JUNE 14, 2023
Agencies that have manually built substantial data sets are well positioned to automate that capability to implement advanced analytics. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, NASA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have decades of data on which they manually performed predictive analysis that is now being turned over to machine learning.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
JUNE 16, 2023
As a grant writer (or grant professional, as members of our team prefer), your job is to write compelling grant applications to secure funding for your organization. It requires a unique set of skills, including researching funding opportunities, understanding the needs of your organization, crafting a convincing narrative, and navigating the application process.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 14, 2023
Digital transformation is the rewiring of an organization, with the goal of creating value by continuously deploying tech at scale.
Careers in Government
JUNE 15, 2023
America has a burnout problem. Our workplaces are not conducive to being stress-free, productive, and happy environments. The post America’s Burnout Problem: How to Break the Cycle 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.
GCN
JUNE 15, 2023
Texas is pumping money into microchip research and manufacturing in an effort to attract new investments, secure lucrative federal grants and create thousands of high-paying jobs.
GovPilot
JUNE 12, 2023
US federal and state governments both recognize the key infrastructure developments needed to bring American physical and digital infrastructure to the modern world. They also recognize how difficult modernizing infrastructure can be with limited local government budgets.
Super Library Marketing
JUNE 12, 2023
Photo courtesy Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library When Renee Naylor was a child, the library seemed like the most wondrous place on the planet. “I couldn’t understand how it was legal to be allowed to borrow as many books as I wanted!” remembered Renee. Now Renee gets to spend every day surrounded by books (and other great services, of course) in her role as Library Education and Communications Coordinator for the Law Library Victoria.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 15, 2023
A new McKinsey report looks at four scenarios for inflation, interest rates, and growth over the next decade. Three of the economic outcomes portend stagnation and stagflation—but one offers hope.
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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
GCN
JUNE 12, 2023
Ensuring that employees understand data-sharing agreements and are comfortable with the terminology will build the trust they need to learn to use data effectively, experts say.
Super Library Marketing
JUNE 14, 2023
Watch the video The #LibraryMarketing Show, Episode 193 One of the websites I use to learn about social media has just published an industry report. And there are some very interesting details in there that have big implications for your work in library marketing. I’ll explain how this new data can help you make your library’s social media promotions more effective.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 16, 2023
The energy and materials transition is stoking demand for critical metals needed in the net-zero supply chain. Regulatory and public policy uncertainty could put the transition at risk.
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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.
GCN
JUNE 15, 2023
The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation now provides all transit agencies across the commonwealth access to Via’s Remix transportation mapping and scheduling software.
NLC (National League of Cities)
JUNE 13, 2023
What kind of transformative impact would it have on communities if every resident could easily access daily amenities—such as libraries, schools, parks, recreation centers or grocery stores—in less than 20 minutes?
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 14, 2023
Banks that build common ground between their compliance functions and business leaders who shape strategy can open paths to better customer experience, greater productivity, and resilient growth.
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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