NLC (National League of Cities)

APRIL 5, 2023

million retirements since 2020. Moreover, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts that labor force participation among youth ages 16 to 24 will likely decline by more than 4 percent between 2020 and 2030. Cities are facing unprecedented labor shortages, with the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to a surge of more than 3.5

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GovLoop

AUGUST 30, 2022

It requires understanding, continuously listening and responding to how employees experience work, staff engagement, and knowing how diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility impact both experience and engagement. When employees feel engaged and connected, walls come down, interactions increase and teams thrive.

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The City Fix

APRIL 12, 2021

In 2020 and into 2021, transportation agencies, companies and advocacy groups acted swiftly in the face of the unique public health crisis and disruption caused by COVID-19. They provided solutions that kept frontline workers, groceries, health services and other critical. Continue reading on TheCityFix.com.

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zencity

MAY 2, 2022

Our research insights on inclusive engagement from community members and engagement practitioners. Are you an organization that is trying to develop an inclusive engagement culture and practice in your organization? 2020 was an unprecedented year for humanity. Yet providing a tool for community engagement was not enough.

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Social Pinpoint

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022

As people get used to using them, we can see them playing a huge role in boosting community engagement too. However, they really gained prominence with the general public in 2020 as the world tried to slow the spread of coronavirus. There is a strong chance that you have started seeing a lot more QR codes around the place. million U.S.

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Center for Community Progress

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

The 2020-2021 CRF Cycle The 2020-2021 Community Revitalization Fellowship included grassroots community leaders from Fitchburg, Massachusetts; Montgomery, Alabama; and Reading, Pennsylvania. The garden engages other King Hill residents, too. Volunteers gathered together at King Hill Community Garden.

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Social Pinpoint

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The proportion of which stakeholder pressure has played a role in project delay also rose from 76 percent of instances in 2018 to 80 percent in 2020. It’s essential that we build consensus throughout the community engagement process, especially when the project is new or controversial. Ensure that your project design is flexible.

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Partnership for Public Service

JULY 14, 2022

New research by the Partnership for Public Service and BCG shows that many federal agencies are struggling to improve employee engagement, with leaders and the workforce facing an array of challenges that include transitioning to new ways of working due the fallout from COVID-19 pandemic. percentage point drop from 2020.

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The Whistle Post

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Job search help is offered through a recruitment agency, Engage Staffing. 2020-CY-BX-0032 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Support services include mentoring, job training search assistance such as guidance on resume and cover letter writing, and preparing for interview support. This project was supported by Grant No.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Co-Authored by Jaylen Adams, National League of Cities Digital Engagement, Marketing & Communications intern. The nationally representative 2019-2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study found that almost 23 percent of students pursuing undergraduate degrees reported experiencing low or very low food […] Source

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Partnership for Public Service

JULY 19, 2022

The 2021 Best Places to Work government-wide employee engagement and satisfaction score decreased 4.5 points from 2020 to 2021, falling to 64.5 Partnership President and CEO Max Stier kicked off the event by congratulating the agency leaders for the great work they do to boost employee engagement and satisfaction. out of 100.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

MAY 16, 2024

However, it’s essential to conduct it in an engaging manner that doesn’t involve annual mandatory training. Additionally, we offer engaging audience sessions for colleagues or suppliers as part of our VCISO service. Cyber security awareness Security awareness is crucial in protecting against fraud and cyber attacks.

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Center for Community Progress

MAY 18, 2023

Creative placemaking engages residents, business owners, and local leaders to inform what the place can or should be. On February 29, 2020, during the coldest night of the year, approximately 300 community members came to observe the sculptures and participate in activities that brought neighborhood residents together.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The program was in response Solorigate in 2020, and the discovery of common cybersecurity gaps that negatively impacted organizations’ risk. Join the Microsoft Public Sector Tech Community to connect with peers, share insights, and engage in discussions on IT solutions for government in the discussion space.

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Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

MARCH 31, 2023

(behind Florida & Texas) – largely due to international migration rebounding a couple years after COVID shut it down in 2020-2021.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The second cohort of the county's Community Planning Lab wrapped up last month after the class spent weeks learning about urban development and design, planning and zoning, public engagement, affordable housing, transportation, land use and more. Citizen engaged planning practice. Photo: David Jackson, Park Record.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Aberdeenshire Council had 243 data breaches between 2020 and 2022. A case in point appears to be Aberdeenshire Council, which revealed in response to a Freedom of Information (FOI) request that some 243 breaches occurred between January 2020 and March 2022 – with that figure representing an upward trend.

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AWS Public Sector Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

One such organization is FOLX , a US startup that launched in 2020, offering technology-enabled healthcare tailored to serving the physical and mental health needs of the LGBTQIA+ community. Expanding access to gender-affirming care The FOLX app provides tailored healthcare for the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Google Public Sector

MAY 22, 2023

In 2020, OCSS made a conscious pivot to introduce more technology into its education process, which had been mostly limited to paper-and-pencil and a lot of face-to-face instruction. Screened and Secured Ohio DRC rolled out Google Chromebooks as part of a pilot project in 2020.

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GovLoop

JULY 26, 2024

In the Years Since In 2020, the ADA turned 30 years old, and the day was marked by historical accounts and reflections about how life has changed for people with disabilities and how our perception of the disabled has changed, in large part because of the ADA.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

As Wachter highlights , failure to engage end-users in the new systems is also a contributing factor, as is the failure to expand, train and nurture the digital workforce. Digitisation completely changes the nature of the work, the tasks to be done and who does them – not appreciating that contributes to the failure of digitisation.

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Center for Community Progress

AUGUST 25, 2022

Beginning in 2020, the organization has embarked on an unprecedented plan to preserve or build 2,000 units of affordable housing over the next five years, including 1,250 affordable multifamily units, 500 affordable homeownership units, and 250 single-family rental units. Source: Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership.

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Super Library Marketing

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I oversee our community engagement, social media, most publications, and other marketing and public relations duties.” “I I sent out the first issue of the Weekly Roundup on April 4, 2020,” explains Becky. “It’s Becky is now a reference specialist at the Amherst Public Library in Northern Ohio. She uses email.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In this podcast we learn about his career path in emergency management and FEMA’s 2020 response to the coronavirus, hurricanes and wildfires. In this podcast we learn about his career path in emergency management and FEMA’s 2020 response to the coronavirus, hurricanes and wildfires.

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Google Public Sector

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Since 2020, the GSV Cup has seen over 3,000 applications and experienced a 73% expansion of our yearly pool, underscoring the growth of this global recognition. It's a platform to showcase your innovations, establish partnerships, engage with potential investors, and receive media coverage.

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Microsoft Public Sector

OCTOBER 29, 2024

To leverage this capability responsibly, the Executive Order on Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (2019) and the Executive Order on Promoting the Use of Trustworthy AI in the Federal Government (2020) set the groundwork for AI governance.

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State Tech Magazine

JULY 17, 2023

In early 2020, the National Association of Counties created its Tech Xchange, a network designed to bring together county IT leaders and staff to engage in idea sharing, problem-solving and discussions around technology. Editor’s Note: Learn more about the NACo 2023 Annual Conference in Austin, Texas, on July 21-24.

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GovLoop

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In 2020, GHVP partnered with Zendesk to streamline and centralize its communications as well as support employees and agencies across the state. More Engagement, More Trust. For constituents, a better customer experience leads to higher constituent engagement, which builds trust and loyalty. Managing Multiple Channels.

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zencity

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Immediately following the tragic murder of George Floyd in May of 2020, a cry for structural and meaningful change to policing could be heard across the nation. A 2020 poll showed that Americans’ confidence in the police has dropped to a record low. A call for reflection and engagement. A moment of increased scrutiny.

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Eric Holdeman's Disaster Zone Podcast

MAY 7, 2024

Since 2020 John Carr and Samantha Montano have been studying disaster movies and how they influence the public’s perceptions of disasters. John's research interests include citizen engagement in disasters, CERT teams, rural emergency management, and disaster movies.

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GovLoop

JULY 27, 2023

The number jumped in 2020 and 2021 (the most recent year for which stats are available), first because of COVID restrictions and then staffing shortages. In 2019, the average visit time was 13 minutes, 4 seconds. The team cut the online prices $5.00 below those of a visit to a branch, and online volume shot up,” the institute found.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

AUGUST 31, 2022

Louis, there is a lot of opportunity in strengthening civic engagement networks more generally for community improvement. -- " St. How about a citywide drive to “reverse the pandemic” with tutoring, volunteering, block watching, mentoring? As discussed in the pieces on revitalization in St.

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American City & Country

AUGUST 22, 2024

Stakeholders at every level of the organization, from end-users to senior leaders, should be engaged to ensure a uniform understanding of their pain points and priorities. Engaging stakeholders early and often helps build trust, mitigates resistance to change, and fosters a sense of ownership and commitment to the project’s success.

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Super Library Marketing

JANUARY 30, 2023

Beginning in 2020, the library launched a Christmas Eve Radio Storytime in partnership with 99.1 Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer appeared in 2020 and 2022, while a cast member of Disney’s Broadway Show Frozen appeared in 2021 to promote the show, which was coming to our community a couple of weeks after the storytime aired.”

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AWS Public Sector Blog

APRIL 18, 2023

In 2020 alone, AWS investment in the construction and operation of data centers contributed $1.3 The Skills Center is another resource for individuals looking to increase their tech skills and provides fun and engaging education opportunities for individuals looking to better understand cloud computing.

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Open Access Government - Technology News

JULY 26, 2024

Companies and governments have, by default, trained us to accept their methods of communication and engagement, often using emails and text messages that urge immediate action and display the same attributes as those sent from cybercriminals. Secondly, companies must change how they engage with their customers.

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GovLoop

OCTOBER 18, 2022

According to Merriam-Webster, “workforce” encompasses two connected ideas: Workers who are engaged in a specific activity or enterprise, and workers who could potentially be assigned to a purpose. Government needs to manage and engage current and potential employees alike.

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