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Reimagining US employer health benefits with innovative plan designs

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

The US employer health benefits market has the opportunity to attract some 12 million members by offering innovative products that promise at least 10 percent savings and enhanced member experiences.

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Conquering the fall election daze

Princeton Public Library

As we find ourselves deep in the days building up to the presidential election, it’s easy to either compartmentalize our fears or The post Conquering the fall election daze appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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What the real estate industry needs to know about data centers

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

McKinsey senior partner Pankaj Sachdeva discusses how real estate companies can capture opportunities in the data center industry.

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A new era of partnership: Unveiling Google Public Sector's enhanced Partner Program

Google Public Sector

Google Public Sector is excited today to launch its enhanced Partner Program, designed to empower partners to achieve success in the public sector market. Unveiled at Public Sector Partner Connect 2024 , this enhanced program – under the Partner Advantage Program umbrella – introduces several new initiatives focused on accelerating growth, fostering deeper collaboration, and maximizing profitability for our valued partners.

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How Breckenridge, CO Ensures Tax & Licensing Compliance

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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The McKinsey Crossword: Executive Order | No. 202

McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win.

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Election Cybersecurity Is a Matter of National Security

State Tech Magazine

U.S. elections have never been as reliant on IT as they are today, which also means that their integrity has never been so susceptible to being undermined by cyberattackers and everyday data leaks. From voter registration databases to electronic voting machines, our election infrastructure is in hackers’ crosshairs, and hardening it is a matter of national security.

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Review: HP LaserJet Enterprise M480f Laser Multifunction Printer Drives Productivity

FedTech Magazine

Printing remains an important part of the workday for most federal users, whether they are working onsite at their agency or remotely from a home office. Stats as far back as 2009 show that federal employees on average print about 30 pages per day, totaling thousands of pages per user, per year. Advances in technology have made work more digital, but at least in the federal government there is still a lot to print, from critical items such as contracts to day-to-day office documents.

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Modernizing government IT: 4 approaches to overcome legacy exit challenges

AWS Public Sector Blog

Governments worldwide dedicate a significant portion of their IT budget to maintaining legacy technology systems. This can pose security and operational continuity challenges and governments seek to address this challenge. For example, the cost to the UK government of maintaining legacy IT is estimated to be around 50 percent (or £2.3 billion) of its current IT spending.

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NC SHIP Community Council: Improving Health and Wellness in the State of North Carolina 

Government Technology Insider

According to a recent Forbes ranking of the best and worst states for healthcare , the State of North Carolina is ranked relatively low in multiple healthcare statistics. The state has a large uninsured population, low access to care, and poor scores in certain health indicators, including infant mortality. But North Carolina has a plan to help turn that around.

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That’s a Wrap on RVP 2024!

Center for Community Progress

This month, we were excited to put another Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference (RVP) on the books. Our 2024 conference brought 900 people from across the country to St. Louis for three days of learning, exploration, and even dance! Day 1: The Service Project and Welcome Ceremony Every RVP, Community Progress works with a local nonprofit to organize a pre-conference service project for participants who don’t mind getting their hands a little dirty before the main event.

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Overcoming Operational Challenges in Parks & Recreation

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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How to Take a Unified Approach to Network and Cyber Operations

GovLoop

The conventional wisdom about network and security operations has changed. Traditionally, the network operations center (NOC) and security operations center (SOC) largely have worked independently, each focusing on its own tasks, tracking its own data and using its own set of tools. In today’s environment, that is no longer wise. The problem is that this siloed approach leaves each team working with only limited visibility into the network environment, making it difficult to detect and res

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Understanding Grant Writing: Essential Guide and Insights

Professional Grant Writer

Grant writing is a critical process that helps organizations secure much-needed funding to support their initiatives. Whether from government agencies, foundations, or corporations, The post Understanding Grant Writing: Essential Guide and Insights appeared first on Professional Grant Writers.

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Unlocking Potential: The Power of Psychological Safety in the Workplace

GovLoop

Psychological safety means that employees feel they are allowed to voice their opinions, share their ideas, and make mistakes without the fear of punishment, retribution, or embarrassment. Elaine Ho, Chief Diversity Officer at NASA, joins workplace transformation expert Mika Cross on the latest episode of “Management Minutes With Mika” to discuss the power of psychological safety.

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Last Call: Secure Your Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Funding Before October 31

NLC (National League of Cities)

Co-Authored by NLC Intern Tessa Nguyen The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) assists states, local governments and Tribes in implementing strategies and programs to reduce energy use, reduce fossil fuel emissions and improve energy efficiency. Under the program, there are 14 different eligible use areas, ranging from renewable energy generation technology (e.g.

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Boost Revenue With Simple Short-Term Rental Registration and Tax Collections

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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Why the UK’s cybersecurity strategy must change

Open Access Government - Technology News

With the recent change in government, the Labour Party faces significant challenges in shaping the future of the UK. One critical area demanding immediate attention, though often overlooked, is cybersecurity The Cyber Security Breaches Survey revealed that over 50% of UK businesses experienced a cyber breach or attack in the last year alone. This concerning statistic highlights an escalating threat environment that the UK can no longer afford to ignore.

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‘Our Government Explained’ Season 2 reveals how federal agencies shape our everyday lives

Partnership for Public Service

A spring 2024 poll by the Partnership for Public Service found that just 23% of Americans trust the federal government, with less than one-third believing it has a positive impact on the U.S. Fortunately, the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series is trying to bridge the gap, offering quick and easy-to-understand videos that illuminate our government’s role in ensuring our health, safety and prosperity.

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Hooray for Preschool and Kindergarten!

Princeton Public Library

The post Hooray for Preschool and Kindergarten! appeared first on Princeton Public Library.

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Re: Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC GA Update: Empowering Public Sector Innovation - Updated Oct 1

Microsoft Public Sector

@DanNarloch Is this correct? Wave 1 of M365 CoPilot will be available in GCC by the end of year 2024?

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Maximizing Municipal Budgets: Cutting Costs Without Cutting Corners

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-