3 Steps for Addressing Employee Burnout
A higher salary may not satisfy workers who value their health and well-being over money, a new report says.
Government Wage Growth Lags Private Sector by Largest Margin on Record
How state and local leaders are responding to the widening gap will have long-term budget ramifications.
Teachers ‘Beaten Down’ By Staff Shortages, Covid
In a survey, a quarter of teachers said they planned to quit.
Survey: 52% of State, Local Public Workers Considering Leaving Jobs
State and local governments are, as one expert puts it, "teetering on the brink of a public sector workforce crisis."
After Miscarriages, Workers Have Few Guarantees for Time Off or Job-Based Help
About a quarter of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Despite the large number of women affected, no national laws protect them when they need time off to deal with the loss.
What to Watch For in State Legislatures in 2022
State legislative sessions in election years can sometimes be sleepy affairs, but not this year. Here are the big issues they'll be addressing.
How Governments Can Boost Workplace Safety After Supreme Court Halts Vaccine Mandate
COMMENTARY | Although the court struck down the federal government’s Covid-19 vaccine-or-test mandate, there are ways states and localities can protect workers from the virus.
6 Steps to Writing More Effective Government Job Posts
COMMENTARY | Public sector job posts are in dire need of a makeover. Here are the things to consider.
Governors Join Forces to Press White House for Work-based Visas
The labor shortage has threatened the viability of many local economies and businesses, Republican and Democratic governors said in a letter to President Biden.
The Public Sector Turnover Crisis
Rising turnover in state and local government has compounded problems of staff shortages that lead to mandatory overtime, employee burnout and compromised service delivery.
How to Mentor Young Workers in a Remote World
COMMENTARY | As we approach year three of the pandemic, we need to (finally) change how we train people.
Government Needs to Rehabilitate Its Image to Attract and Retain Workers
COMMENTARY | The “Great Resignation” has created a talent drain. The public sector must make its hiring process more user friendly and create a positive employee experience.
6 Public Sector Workforce Trends to Watch in 2022
Government employees are seeking nontraditional benefits and diversity, equity and inclusion, among other things, according to a new report.
How to Effectively Manage the Growing Multigenerational Workforce
Baby boomers are becoming a smaller part of government staffs. An expert provides guidance on developing and retaining Generations X, Y and Z.
How Governments Can Find ‘Hidden Workers’
Public sector agencies can do more targeted outreach and take other steps to fill their growing number of staff openings, one report says.
Cellphone Bans in the Workplace Are Legal and More Common Among Blue-collar Jobs – They Also Might Be a Safety Risk
COMMENTARY | The deaths of six Amazon employees at a factory hit by a tornado raises concerns over prohibitions on cellphones for workers.
Rethinking Public Sector Job Descriptions
COMMENTARY | Writing job descriptions so that they're clear, concise and honest can help attract talent to local governments.
Detroit to Use Up to $75M in Federal Aid on Workforce Program
The city will direct American Rescue Plan Act dollars to an initiative that will involve residents doing neighborhood projects, while also completing job training or earning high school degrees.
A GOP Governor Backs a $15 Wage Minimum for State Workers
The proposal from Missouri Gov. Mike Parson comes as state agencies struggle to find and keep employees.
‘Supportive Voices’ Get Picked for Teams at Work
Communicating in “supportive voice” at work may make your colleagues want you on their team, research finds.
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