[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join in the #ELGLWorkLife series, survey and webinar focusing on work life balance. This series aims to address that age-old challenging of balancing professional work with a personal life. This latest #ELGLWorkLife contribution was submitted by Dan Weinheimer (LinkedIn and Twitter), Policy and Project Manager at the City of Fort Collins. Weinheimer, a graduate of the USC MPA … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Join in the #ELGLWorkLife series, survey and webinar focusing on work life balance. This series aims to address that age-old challenging of balancing professional work with a personal life. Rebecca Olson (LinkedIn and Twitter) is the Assistant to the City Manager at the City of Shoreview, MN. She returns to the #ELGLWorkLife series with her second post. Rebecca is an ELGL leader, … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We create balance through built awareness and focused action. In addition to sharing the experiences of ELGLs, #ELGLWorkLife is offering practical balance tips to help you answer the question “What does balance mean to you?” – and establish achievable pathways to get there. Many thanks to Frieda K. Edgette (ELGL CA, Novos Consulting) for creating … Continued
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Join in the #ELGLWorkLife series, survey and webinar focusing on work life balance. This series aims to address that age-old challenging of balancing professional work with a personal life. About the Author Shannon David (LinkedIn & Twitter) is a local government enthusiast who joined the City of Syracuse, NY after graduating with … Continued
There is no buffering in the Silicon Prairie. Three years ago, Google introduced Kansas City to its blazing fast internet service. As one of the first cities in the nation to receive this entirely new internet service, residents were not quite sure what to make of the gigabit download speeds. Sure, it did not do much … Continued
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]In conjunction with #ELGL15 (ELGL’s annual conference), we’re hosting “local government trivia night” at Edgefield on October 22. This is your chance to compete against some of the most innovative and creative local government professionals from across the country. And, we’ll have lots of great food and drinks and it will … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Welcome to a new periodic feature, exclusively offered for our members. “Tell Us Your Story” is your chance to get feedback from ELGL members about a specific topic or policy. Today, we’re tackling local government dress codes. Here’s the email from an ELGL member: “We’re looking to update our dress code policy. Yep, that … Continued
[vc_row full_width=”” parallax=”” parallax_image=””][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Join in the #ELGLWorkLife series, survey and webinar focusing on work life balance. This series aims to address that age-old challenging of balancing professional work with a personal life. Jason Jones (Twitter and LinkedIn) is a graduate of North Carolina State University where he received a B.A. in Political Science and a … Continued
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We started the #Push/Pull exploration as a follow up to ELGL’s Glacial Pace and ICMA’sWomen_Leading_Government articles. The percent of women leading local government organizations has not increased from 1984 until today. The Push/Pull series has been Kim Sandoval’s attempt to discover where those leaving local government service – both women and men – have gone. … Continued
Marissa Grass (LinkedIn & Twitter) is an ELGL All Star and communicator at the City of Tigard, OR. When I read Kirsten Wyatt’s article, “Glacial Pace: State of Women Managers in Local Government,” I was thrilled someone had drawn attention to the issue. My excitement lead me to read the entire ICMA article, “Women Leading … Continued
