What outcomes are we trying to achieve with new employee onboarding, and who is ultimately responsible for achieving those outcomes? Effective onboarding has been shown to be a major factor in long-term work satisfaction for employees, and it is strongly correlated with likelihood of turnover in the first year on the job. Despite its importance, … Continued
This article was written by Cherise Mead, ELGL Program Director. It’s estimated that, in the United States, 30 million people will be affected by an eating disorder at some point in their lives. Everyone—regardless gender, age, race, ethnicity, culture, size, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation—can be impacted. Chances are at some point, you’ll be working … Continued
This article was written by Pavani Peri, Acta Solutions Co-Founder. Connect with Pavani on Email, LinkedIn or Twitter. Throughout the pandemic, there has been high turnover and shift in people’s jobs. More and more, people are moving around workplaces—trying to find a well-suited job with good culture, remote work opportunities, and mission-aligned work. What does … Continued
This article was written by Rachel Witt, Executive Director of the South Grand Community Improvement District. Read all the articles in the Lessons & Partnerships in Community & Economic Development series. It was proven early on during the pandemic that we could physically see the difference in our air quality when cars were off the … Continued
This article was written by Staci M. Zavattaro, Ph.D., a professor of public administration at the University of Central Florida. Her latest research focuses on understanding deathcare from a public service perspective.Connect with Staci on Twitter or LinkedIn. A coroner in Indiana said “you can set your watch by death” when we spoke. An elected … Continued
Imagine if you got the results of your annual community survey in January 2020. The findings would be near-irrelevant by February! More than ever, governments are realizing the need to shift from static and siloed engagement efforts towards an ongoing conversation about the experiences in their communities. Tune into this webinar to learn why the … Continued
This article was published by Alex DeSantis and Pooja Di Giovanna from the Davenport Institute. Connect with them on LinkedIn or Twitter. The United States federal government recently approved the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act providing $89.9 billion toward public transit, making it the largest federal investment of this kind in American history. As cities around … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz is by Jackie Wehmeyer, Director of Human Resources and Library for the City of Parkland, Florida. Parkland was named one of the Best Places to Work in Local Government in 2021 by ELGL. Connect with Jackie on LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: The Judge’s List by John Grisham What I’m Watching: 2022 Olympic curling (who knew … Continued
Data is your municipality’s most valuable asset, and traditional approaches to security will no longer suffice. What would happen if your municipality fell victim to an attack? Ransomware is now the single biggest nightmare for every security professional and remains the most prominent malware threat. Since 2016, 4,000 attacks have happened daily in the U.S. … Continued
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) are historic funding opportunities to strengthen communities for the future. As local governments compete for grants and seek to implement investments strategically, they must navigate complex funding rules and reporting requirements to design programs and partnerships that can deliver measurable, equitable … Continued
