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How to hire faster in the public sector

GCN

COMMENTARY | By rethinking its recruitment processes, technology and organization, one city cut the time it took to fill vacancies by 38% in two years.

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Ep 26: Camp is for the Counselor with Joel Van Egbert

Summer Camp Programming

SHOW NOTES In this episode, Shauna and Kelie get raw with Joel Van Egbert as they discuss ways camp directors can improve the mindset, conditions, and retention rates of camp counselors. #CampJesus Joel’s email: joel@wildchild.camp Want to add to our conversation? Have a question you want us to discuss? Email Us: exploringcampsides@gmail.com HOSTS KELIE COOK SHAUNA […] The post Ep 26: Camp is for the Counselor with Joel Van Egbert first appeared on Summer Camp Programming.

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Disaster Zone Podcast: ‘Getting Elected Is the Easy Part’

Disaster Zone blog

Insights from a long-serving state-level elected official.

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Reflecting on 99 Years of NLC: Strengthening America’s Cities, Towns & Villages

NLC (National League of Cities)

On December 12, 1924, at 9:30 a.m., 10 municipal leaders from across the country sat down together at a table in Fraser Hall at the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas.

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The Ultimate Playground Inspection Handbook

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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Will new car technology stop people from driving drunk?

GCN

With more than 13,000 people dying in alcohol-related crashes in 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is exploring ways that cars and trucks could use sensors to block people from driving drunk.

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Southeast Asia quarterly economic review: Pockets of growth emerge

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

In the third quarter 2023, the economies of most countries in Southeast Asia showed pockets of growth and resilience, despite the cumulative effects of monetary tightening and slower global demand.

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Tech Trends: 3 Strategies to Consider When Modernizing Government Contact Centers

State Tech Magazine

Providing efficient services is a key goal for many state and local agencies. Avoiding office visits and long lines appeals to citizen stakeholders and agency staff alike. Using contact centers to speed and simplify service delivery is now a common practice. But can you update and modernize to meet ever-changing needs and ever-growing demand for services?

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For homeless services staff, fulfillment doesn’t pay the bills

GCN

A survey of more than 5,000 U.S. homeless services workers found that 12% qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and 9% for housing vouchers.

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2023: The year in charts

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

View some of our favorite data visualizations from the year to see how data helps translate complex information into compelling stories.

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New National Leader for Cybersecurity

Disaster Zone blog

There was a 10-month vacancy.

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7 Signs Your Local Government ERP Is Holding You Back: A Guide for Small Municipalities

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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How Innovation Creates Dynamic, Resilient Cities

NLC (National League of Cities)

Cities, towns and villages across the United States took bold actions to address the COVID-19 pandemic, initiating thousands of policies aimed at improving public health, city operations, infrastructure, housing and workforce development. These actions reflect the innovative potential demonstrated by local governments nationwide. Governments are often compelled to innovate out of necessity.

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Mental health funding is fast becoming “the bipartisan issue of our time”

GCN

States from California to Texas are increasingly investing in mental health as a recognition takes hold that the status quo isn’t working.

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2023: The year in images

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Discover how our authors’ words inspired our designers’ most creative choices, offering a hopeful view of a future fueled by sustainable, inclusive growth.

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The 2024 Guide to LinkedIn for Libraries: Updated Tips To Get the Most Organic Reach

Super Library Marketing

Photo courtesy of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library This is the fifth installment in the 2024 series of social media guides for libraries. It includes: Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube Next week, we’ll cover Twitter/X. Stay tuned! LinkedIn for libraries The number of libraries using LinkedIn for marketing remained steady this year. 21 percent of libraries say they post to the platform, according to the 2023 Super Library Marketing Survey.

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ASPA TIMES Magazine: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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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Supporting research computing at Stanford and UC Riverside with HPC on Google Cloud

Google Public Sector

We are in the midst of a new era of research and innovation across disciplines and industries. Researchers increasingly rely on computational methods to drive their discoveries, and AI-infused tools supercharge the need for powerful computational resources. Not only is the speed of discovery accelerating, the workflows used to make these discoveries are also rapidly advancing.

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California’s budget troubles are unique—at least for now

GCN

The Golden State could face a $68 billion deficit through mid-2025. But other states appear to remain fiscally strong, with many still spending surpluses. Plus, more news to use from around the country in this week's State and Local Roundup.

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How innovative companies leverage tech to outperform

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Organizations with innovation cultures realize more value from strategic technology investments than their peers do, our latest digital survey finds.

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Tech Trends: Key Drivers for Data Center Modernization in State and Local Government

State Tech Magazine

Government agencies have typically lagged slightly behind other sectors when it comes to technology adoption, but it’s clear that IT modernization has become a top concern for state and local governments. The National Association of State Chief Information Officers lists both legacy modernization and IT consolidation/optimization among state CIOs’ top 10 priorities for this year.

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Sustainable Facility Maintenance Management for Small Local Governments

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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Three Essentials for Grant Success: Ingredients, Preparation, and Presentation

Grant Training Center

When the donor is expecting excellence, resourcefulness, and a keen awareness of how best to assure outcomes that make a difference, the best way to meet their needs is to incorporate the three essentials for grant success. The three essentials for grant success are ingredients, preparation, and presentation. All of these are crucial, equally important, and required for success.

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Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

GCN

K-12 schools are especially vulnerable to cyberattack because they lack the cybersecurity expertise and funding essential to protecting students' sensitive information.

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Reimagine, reuse, recycle: How to reach sustainable packaging targets in retail

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Retailers face costly packaging supply constraints, making it harder to contend with consumer and regulatory pressure to be more sustainable. Four actions can help.

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DoDIIS 2023: Tech Partnerships Take Priority for Intelligence Community

FedTech Magazine

Top intelligence officials stressed the importance of partnerships — whether the collaboration be with other agencies, allies, academia or industry — in talks Monday at the 2023 Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference in Portland, Ore. “We’re talking about leveraging emerging technologies,” said Lt. Gen. Kevin Kennedy, commander of Air Force Cyber.

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Proactive vs Reactive Maintenance: Making the Case for Preparedness

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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A New Government Forum for Surprise Medical Bills Is Getting More Disputes Than It Can Handle So Far

GAO (US Government Accountability Office)

If you’re in an accident or having a heart attack, you need the quickest care available. You probably don’t have time to check whether the nearest hospital takes your insurance. And once you’ve recovered, the last thing you need is a surprise medical.

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Should the EPA let Chicago have 40 years to remove lead pipes?

GCN

Some cities with a high number of lead pipes would be given more than the 10 years set by the EPA to replace them. The exception in the proposed rule is drawing criticism from residents and environmentalists.

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2023: The year in innovation

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Explore some of our most visually engaging, “only McKinsey” insights of 2023—brought to life with innovative, interactive forms of storytelling.

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Post-Pandemic, Public Transport Needs to Get Back on Track to Meet Global Climate Goals

The City Fix

Public transport is one of the best, most cost-effective solutions available to address today’s climate and development challenges. Buses and trains can reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by up to two-thirds per passenger, per kilometer compared to private vehicles. The UN’s latest.

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Facility Maintenance Trends for 2024: What's Changing in the Industry?

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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State of Land Banking: 2023 Survey Highlights 

Center for Community Progress

The National Land Bank Network (NLBN) at the Center for Community Progress is a community of practice to unite and support the over 300 land banks operating throughout the country. The NLBN brings land bank leaders together to share knowledge, network, and leverage their strengths to better inform policy change and strengthen land banking as a tool.

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2024 to bring ‘shifts’ in government tech

GCN

Obviously, artificial intelligence will be important. But a new report says there are other big advances on the horizon that governments will need to keep a close eye on.

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What early-stage investing reveals about biotech innovation

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Public funding for biotech remains tenuous, but in 2022 and 2023 venture capitalists have continued to pour money into innovative platforms that could revolutionize the sector.

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The CX-EX Connection

GovLoop

Government agencies know customer experience (CX) is central to their missions, and they invest energy, time and money to understand and improve it. Executive Order 14058 made CX a top federal priority and linked it to rebuilding trust in government, while at the state and local levels, organizations have long focused on constituent services as their bread and butter.

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Efficiency and Sustainability: Leveraging Digital Solutions in Facility Operations

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.