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Black History Month Reading List (updated for 2022)

Posted on February 1, 2022

Happy Black History Month! Our staff at ELGL are excited to share some of our favorite reads from Black authors. This compilation of reads showcases books from many genres. This list highlights a variety of experiences and stories from Black authors. We have books from fiction to nonfiction, science fiction, mysteries, and even horror stories....
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Join the #GovLove Campaign from Performance.Gov

Posted on February 1, 2022

This campaign was shared with us by our friends at Performance.gov.  All you need is (Gov)Love…and our toolkit! From February 7-14, join us for our #GovLove campaign, a fun way to celebrate government agencies & programs for their continuous commitment to public service on a federal, state, and local level. Download our #GovLove Toolkit for Twitter...
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Government Needs to Rehabilitate Its Image to Attract and Retain Workers

Posted on January 27, 2022

This guest commentary is by Bob J. Lavigna with CPS HR Consulting. Bob is the author of the book "Engaging Government Employees," and director of the Institute for Public Sector Employee Engagement, a division of CPS HR Services, an independent government agency. This article originally appeared on RouteFifty.   Nearly every sector of the U.S....
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The 2022 AARP Community Challenge Is On!

Posted on January 26, 2022

This opportunity is offered by our friends at AARP Livable Communities. Learn how to apply for a quick-action grant! Deadline: Tuesday, March 22 The AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to fund quick-action projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages. This year, applications will be accepted for projects to improve...
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The Other Half of Equity

Posted on January 25, 2022

This guest article is by ELGL member Matt Hirschinger, Assistant to the City Manager for the City of Arvada, CO. Read all of Matt's other articles at the Social Justice --> Government homepage. Equity does not exist within a vacuum. In order to have true meaning, it needs to apply to something. Equitable hiring practices,...
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