Disaster Zone blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Yes, you likely have many faults.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 17, 2024

More than half of employees say they’re disengaged at work—with implications for both morale and value creation. Do any of these behaviors seem familiar?

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Digital transformation is a driving force for government agencies, with cloud technology playing a pivotal role. However, the focus isn’t solely on adopting modern IT; it’s equally about safeguarding it. The expansive security perimeter of a cloud network poses a significant challenge, considering that every connected device becomes a potential entry point for cyberattacks.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 17, 2024

Prakashim Moodliar explains how Anglo American Platinum considers its community impact as it works to achieve its carbon-neutral goals.

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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.

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GCN

JANUARY 17, 2024

In recent days, governors announced major artificial intelligence initiatives that include creating a subcabinet focused on issues related to the emerging technology, licensing ChatGPT for employee use and unveiling an “AI Moonshot” initiative.

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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

JANUARY 17, 2024

Traditional delivery models may soon be history, as firms of all stripes broaden both their offerings and their target client and adviser segments. The competition will be intense.

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Super Library Marketing

JANUARY 17, 2024

Watch this video now #LibraryMarketing Show, episode 224 Morning drive time. Evening drive time. Afternoon talk show. Radio stations, their formats, their audiences, and their ad prices vary greatly. You might be wondering if an ad on a radio station is an effective use of your limited library marketing budget. I’ll break down the list of things you’ll need to consider if you want to buy a library radio ad in this episode.

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GCN

JANUARY 17, 2024

Several cities use the "beyond-policing" approach that aims to reduce gun-related violence, sexual assaults and other crimes against people.

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NLC (National League of Cities)

JANUARY 17, 2024

Post-secondary students – defined as those pursuing education after high school – often lack access and eligibility for programs that are designed to provide affordable housing and supportive services to those experiencing housing insecurity. In 2020, 48 percent of post-secondary students reported experiencing some form of housing insecurity, while 14 percent reported experiencing homelessness.

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GCN

JANUARY 17, 2024

The deal, though, doesn’t include funding for two critical programs for low-income people.

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Speaker: Noratek

Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.

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State Tech Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2024

Contact centers and communication systems are evolving, and organizations must adapt to meet the needs of employees and citizens alike. An on-premises contact center leaves organizations relying on outdated technology and locks agencies into requiring in-person attendance as so many others embrace hybrid and remote work. In fact, 40 percent of server hardware deployed at company data centers is more than 3 years old.

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GCN

JANUARY 17, 2024

The EPA is set to limit PFAS in drinking water to barely detectable levels. Can water utilities meet the standard?

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GovLoop

JANUARY 17, 2024

Despite its reputation as an epicenter of business and finance, New York City has an internet problem: Hundreds of thousands of residents lack reliable broadband access, which puts them at social, educational and economic disadvantages. To help close the digital divide, the city created Big Apple Connect — a subsidy program that provides free broadband and basic cable access to people living in NYC public housing.

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GovCast

JANUARY 17, 2024

President Joe Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence requires agencies to name chief artificial intelligence officers (CAIO). Some agencies with longstanding AI experience have named CAIOs, while others are still in the process of naming their officials. Managing Editor Ross Gianfortune and Staff Writer/Researcher Jordan McDonald analyze the state of CAIOs and the future of AI officials.

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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.

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AccessE11

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the dynamic landscape of urban management, the advent of data-driven decision-making stands as a revolutionary tool for municipalities. This article aims to dissect what it means to make decisions using data, unravel the complexities small municipalities face in implementing a data-centric culture, and explore the methodologies of data harnessing to address urban challenges.

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GovPilot

JANUARY 17, 2024

As society moves online , local governments are expected to follow suit with a variety of services being moved to a more digital, online presence. Younger generations are at a vantage point because of their direct exposure to the explosive technological revolution in the last two decades. Older generations are being asked to work to understand technology which is a much more laborious task than it may seem.

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Policy & Politics Journal blog

JANUARY 17, 2024

Special issue blog series on Policy Expertise in Times of Crisis. Peter Aagaard, Marleen Easton, and Brian Head We are living in turbulent times.

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Partnership for Public Service

JANUARY 17, 2024

During the 35-day government shutdown in 2018-2019, the Partnership hosted a Facebook Live with Virginia Hill , a senior executive coach and facilitator at the Partnership’s Public Service Leadership Institute , and Mika Cross, a strategic advisor to federal leaders on employee engagement. Resilience, they emphasized, is a crucial skill that enables federal employees to navigate adverse situations and challenges, including organizational disruptions like government shutdowns.

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Speaker: Noratek

Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-

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Microsoft Public Sector

JANUARY 17, 2024

Join Microsoft's Aerospace & Commercial Defense team on January 16th, 11:00 - 3:00 pm ET for our Virtual DIB Day! This event offers a chance to gain.

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Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

JANUARY 17, 2024

Nothing new here, really. It's been an issue since the beginning of newspapers. And sometimes there are progressives involved (like New York City's PM newspaper in the 1940s). The Baltimore Sun has just been acquired by the Chairman of the Sinclair Media Group (" Baltimore Sun Media sold to Maryland business leader ," Sun ), which is a national chain of conservative oriented television changes where they "force" individual stations to carry particularly slanted conservative stories, and a conser

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Google Public Sector

JANUARY 17, 2024

2023 sparked a whirlwind of excitement around AI, but 2024 is about turning that buzz into tangible progress. With that in mind, I'm thrilled to share that we’re hosting Public Sector Generative AI Live & Labs , a half day event designed for public agencies, research institutions, and academia in the region to discover how Google Cloud's AI technologies can fundamentally accelerate their work and impact.

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