Ask Ellie & Jill

Ask Ellie & Jill: Cost Saving Ideas

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I have a few good ideas for potential cost savings in my organization. I...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with Consultants

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Member Question Hey Ellie & Jill. Here’s a question for you. I am surprised about the number of...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Working with the City Council

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I am getting very frustrated with one of the City Council members where I...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Passed Over for Promotion?

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I’ve been working with my City for 5 years. I started as a management...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Supervisory Decisions

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, I’m a new supervisor, and I am responsible for providing annual reviews and job...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Proper Etiquette on Gifting in Local Government

Posted on August 2, 2018

Ellie & Jill received this message from Gifted: Thanks for providing this great venue to get some real answers. What's the proper etiquette on gifting in a local government organization? We have blessedly 9 months before Christmas, so it would be great if you could share who I should give gifts to. I am worried...

Ask Ellie & Jill: Best Approach for Finding Local Government Job

Posted on August 2, 2018

Submit your questions to Ellie & Jill using the anonymous form at http://elgl.org/answers/ or by emailing answers@elgl.org. From PoliSci Bachelor: Thank you for taking time to answer people's questions and begin a series of open discussions. I have a question that perhaps many younger people thinking of entering the world of local government would be interested...

Ellie and Jill Are Here to Answer Your Questions (Anonymously)

Posted on August 2, 2018

Among one million other benefits, one great thing about ELGL is the ability to network and share stories with fellow local government professionals. From career advice to idea sharing, ELGL allows its members a wide swath of opportunities to learn, connect and communicate. What's most encouraging about this organization is that we share a passion for public service...

Ask Ellie and Jill: Loud Talkers, Uncomfortable Conversations and a Book Recommendation

Posted on August 2, 2018

In the series, ELGL members can anonymously send their questions, difficulties or scenarios to answers@elgl.org and receive a response from the ghost writing response team. Your name, organization and other details will not be shared in the posting or subsequent response. Dear Ellie & Jill, There’s a long-tenured employee on my team whose voice naturally carries, and she frequently...