Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 8, 2024
As the Head of Practice or Practice Lead, we work to understand what is happening in our field. In this case, predicting community engagement trends for 2025. Our role allows us to attend industry events and speak with current customers to learn more about community engagement. As we move into 2025, here are five community engagement trends that we think will make a huge impact for the next 12 months.
Government Technology Insider
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As federal agencies grapple with aging IT infrastructure and mounting cybersecurity challenges, the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act represents a critical lifeline for technological advancement in the government sector. The bipartisan legislation, currently making its way through Congress, aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), which has enabled agencies to modernize legacy systems , enhance cybersecurity and improve service delivery to citi
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GovPilot
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As one year comes to an end and another begins, municipalities set a range of goals aimed at improving the quality of life for their residents. These goals often include enhancing public services, improving infrastructure, increasing community engagement, promoting sustainability , and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.
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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.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The arrival of colder weather often brings a perceptible shift in mood and mental well-being for many individuals. This phenomenon is not merely anecdotal ; it is supported by research into the relationship between seasonal changes and mental health.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Configuring workplace collaboration tools, such as Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace or Cisco Webex, can bring on a flood of IT challenges for organizations. Many organizations fail to adjust their policies and procedures to reflect the use of these tools, says James Stanger, chief technology evangelist for CompTIA, which provides training and certifications to IT professionals.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Here are some of the McKinsey Global Institutes favorite data visualizations from 2024.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The Office of Personnel Management wants agencies to design remote and telework workspaces based on their respective missions and employees positions and capabilities, rather than using an ineffective, cookie-cutter approach. A recent memo issued by OPM offers agencies guidance on establishing remote and telework policies and programs in the face of increasing pressure from Congress to justify the status quo.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity across federal agencies. TIC 3.0 gives agencies flexibility in implementing requirements defined in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M) 19-26 so they can adapt to the evolving IT landscape that includes cloud services, mobile devices, and remote work.
State Tech Magazine
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Each year, many of us dust off our digital crystal balls and make predictions for the year ahead. In years past, I have offered my annual take on what trends will be most prevalent in cities and counties nationwide. This years outlook is remarkably different from previous years. We begin the new year with renewed fear regarding political and economic insecurity.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Explore a visual journey of the imagery that accompanied some of our authors biggest ideas and most timely insights in 2024, helping to shape a future defined by innovation and resilience.
FedTech Magazine
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Department of Defense wants a smooth transition into the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification 2.0 era after spending the past four years reworking its original rule. One way defense agencies can make future contracting easier is by working with industry partners offering CMMC-compliant services once the security requirements begin appearing in agreements, which is expected to occur as soon as early 2025.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 11, 2024
The National League of Cities (NLC) is dedicated to fostering equitable investment across all communities. By advocating for policies that ensure fair distribution of resources, NLC provides assistance to cities to help them implement equitable practices, conduct research to highlight disparities and promote solutions.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
DECEMBER 12, 2024
A few years ago, some employer-sponsored retirement plans began offering employees the option to invest in crypto assets through their 401(k) plans. Federal regulators and some industry leaders have raised concerns about this investment strategy. For.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 10, 2024
We analyzed data from more than 1,700 teams to identify the capabilities that lead to the most effective outcomes. Here are key actions leaders can take to empower their teams to go the extra mile.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Searching for government jobs across different regions presents unique obstacles, including limited local opportunities. The post Navigating Your Government Job Search: Strategies for Success appeared first on Careers in Government.
Homeroom
DECEMBER 12, 2024
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NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Just before Thanksgiving, House Education and Workforce and Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee leadership released their bipartisan, bicameral agreement to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) A Stronger Workforce for America Act (ASWA). Congressional leadership is now working to gain support for the negotiated bill text in the narrowing lame duck calendar.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 10, 2024
A pragmatic, customer-centric business model can help companies achieve profitable growth by reimagining business processes end to end with the aid of digital technologies.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Workers at all levels want to work for successful, highly regarded organizations. They want to feel valued and members of a winning team. The post Accountability: A Proven Strategy to Improve Government Performance appeared first on Careers in Government.
Park Leaders
DECEMBER 10, 2024
“After 43 years of doing this, some things didn’t sound accurate to me. So I started researching this in in order to to put together a program to go out and really explain what the history of these places are and what is fact and what is fiction.” When was the last time you thought about the history behind our public lands? It’s more intricate than many realize.
NLC (National League of Cities)
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Knowledge and skills development are critical to empowering individuals for lifelong success. Municipal leaders, through economic development and workforce development, are advancing practices and programs that help adults gain skills and credentials that allow them to secure higher-paying jobs.
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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
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2024
As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The stakes of ignoring hybrid employee disengagement are simply too high for mission-driven organizations to overlook. The post How to Know Hybrid Employee Engagement Is an Urgent Problemand How to Solve It appeared first on Careers in Government.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Satellite communication operators are increasingly seeking more flexibility at their ground stations. Existing physical infrastructure is typically locked to a specific vendor, with complex upgrade paths for the dedicated, standalone hardware modems. Most modem vendors use Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to efficiently implement encoding and modulation.
The City Fix
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As the first week of COP29 drew to a close with intense debates on climate financing and ambitious targets, and just days before the G20 Leaders Summit, another international forum turned Rio de Janeiro into the epicenter of discussions on.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 12, 2024
New research shines a light on the next arenas of competition: the high-growth industries of today that will transform the business landscape of tomorrow.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
In essence, a servant purpose goes beyond profit, serving as your companys more compelling reason for existence in the present moment. The post The Power of Servant Purpose: Why It Inspires Better Than a Vision Statement appeared first on Careers in Government.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is a nonprofit organization and world leader supporting the radiology community. Founded in 1923, ACR represents more than 41,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists. In this post, we share how ACR implemented a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accomplish their big data processing and analysis needs, resulting in better cost optimiza
GovPilot
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Alpha, NJ just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
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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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