Next City
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Organizers across the country are deploying a multitude of tools to help people imagine and enact a vision for the world we are building, using community surveys, participatory budgeting and People’s Movement Assemblies.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Global Lighthouse Network organizations continue to light the way in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To keep up, companies must now scale technologies across sites and value chains.
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Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
The news can only cover so much of what is going on.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has experienced a great deal of success in adopting a single identity and access management solution for its employees since committing to Microsoft Azure Active Directory in 2018, the state’s chief operations officer said Monday during the annual conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers.
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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.
Next City
OCTOBER 11, 2022
By connecting small-scale local farmers directly with bakeries and restaurants, Al Barakeh is transforming the city’s economic model.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Digital payment transactions are skyrocketing in emerging markets as innovations proliferate. Banks, fintechs, and telecom companies must quickly develop their strategy to compete for market share.
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Careers in Government
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Since the start of the COVID crisis, millions of older workers – 55 and over – voluntarily or involuntarily left their jobs. The post Government Needs to Fill One Million Jobs appeared first on Careers in Government.
Next City
OCTOBER 9, 2022
As Phoenix copes with a dwindling water supply, flood irrigation and canal systems grounded in traditional Indigenous knowledge are allowing these urban gardeners to grow crops in the Valley of the Sun’s extreme conditions.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Nuclear fusion has long been considered a near-impossible clean-energy solution. But technological advances—and the need for a flexible zero-carbon power grid—have made fusion worth considering.
GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Reliable electricity is essential to the conveniences of modern life and vital to our nation’s economy and security. But the electricity grid is an attractive target for cyberattacks from U.S. adversaries—such as nations like China and Russia, as.
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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.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Tips from Social Impact Enterprise Addressing Systemic Barriers to Equity Everyone is talking about diversity, equity, and inclusion. Government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and individuals across the country are waking up and asking themselves, “HOW?” How do I ensure my organization is representative of the communities I serve? How do I support collaboration and inclusion in […] Source.
Careers in Government
OCTOBER 11, 2022
As a remote or hybrid team leader, you NEED to invest in building and sustaining an exceptional team culture. The post Two Things Remote or Hybrid Team Leaders Can Do to Build an Exceptional Workplace Culture appeared first on Careers in Government.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Winners are already emerging in the race to provide banking and payments infrastructure for embedded finance, but incumbents and new entrants still have time to claim a share of this dynamic market.
Homeroom
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Students look to their college as a trusted source of information as they determine how to pay for tuition, housing, books, and other basic needs. In today’s environment, students are facing additional financial challenges coinciding with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, rising interest rates, and inflation. Each year, millions of students look to their.
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Digital transformation is reshaping government interactions, bringing agencies closer to the communities they serve. However, while many have adopted new digital tools, few have implemented comprehensive strategies to maximize their benefits. Our Strategic Workbook for Modern Government offers a step-by-step guide to developing a sustainable digital strategy.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 14, 2022
On October 14, the Department of Treasury announced their assistance to local governments with questions about the complex rules and requirements of the American Rescue Plan Act’s State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program will be dramatically scaled back starting Monday, October 17, 2022. Until now, Treasury provided guidance through call center support and […] Source.
Disaster Zone blog
OCTOBER 11, 2022
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Repeatedly rebounding from disruption is tough, but some companies have a recipe for success: a systems mindset emphasizing agility, psychological safety, adaptable leadership, and cohesive culture.
AWS Public Sector Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Application modernization helps public sector customers innovate faster with resilient, highly available, and scalable applications. Customers that use managed serverless and container services from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize applications see a wide range of benefits. Serverless and containers services support customers in accelerating time to market and migrating existing applications to AWS, and they can decrease an organization’s total cost of ownership (TCO).
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Local governments and municipalities serving populations under 200,000 face distinctive challenges in delivering efficient and effective services to their communities. To overcome these challenges, many rely on Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems tailored to their specific needs. Not all ERP systems are created equal, and some may hinder progress rather than support it.
DH Leonard Consulting & Grant Writing Services
OCTOBER 14, 2022
Every time I meet a new grant professional and hear about their work, I am totally in awe. We juggle so many deadlines and responsibilities. The work we do is IMPACTFUL to communities around the world. In case you have never met a grant pro, here’s a sampling of what I’m talking about. My friend Laura works for Habitat for Humanity and funds the building of homes for families.
NLC (National League of Cities)
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Across the country, municipal leaders are recognizing the importance and taking action to ensure early childhood success as a key strategy to a thriving community.?NLC reached out to Mayor Steve Allender, City of Rapid City, South Dakota to ask what is on his mind about early childhood success.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2022
With central banks increasingly exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), now is the time for commercial banks to establish their role in a fast-changing landscape.
Careers in Government
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Creating an uncompromising work experience that drives tangible business results doesn’t happen without intentional pursuit. The post Intentional Pursuit of a Healthy Work Culture appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
Microsoft Public Sector
OCTOBER 11, 2022
In this blog, we'll give an overview of the Government sessions available at ignite. We will also have a follow-up blog to summarize these sessions, any key learnings and new announcements made. Sessions. Digital Engineering for Defense and Intelligence Mission Success. Speakers: Jonathon Beesley - Vertical Business Lead WWPS D&I - Microsoft. Lloyd Hewitt - Director Business Strategy WWPS D&I - Microsoft.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 10, 2022
For nearly two decades, the federal government, led by the Department of Defense, has been at the forefront of strong authentication, jumping far ahead of most private sector enterprises. Smart card authentication — based on digital certificates, a federal public key infrastructure (PKI), well-defined identity assurance levels and a physical access card — has been in place at federal agencies for many years.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Annie Jean-Baptiste, the head of product inclusion and equity at Google, talks about how and why the tech giant works to incorporate DE&I and belonging into every aspect of the development process and what others can do to make the same shift.
State Tech Magazine
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Cybersecurity chiefs across state governments struggle with insufficient staffing and difficulty obtaining visibility across the state’s enterprise, agreed officials in a panel of the Annual Conference of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers on Tuesday. The biennial cybersecurity survey of state CISOs conducted by NASCIO and Deloitte identified a lack of talent and challenges with serving the “whole of state” as chief obstacles to government cybersecurity efforts.
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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-
Homeroom
OCTOBER 14, 2022
By: Verónica Gutiérrez, MBA’22, Dominican University, River Forest IL and Marcela Reales Visbal, Activity Director for Title V, Part B – Promoting Post-Baccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans, Dominican University, River Forest IL “I had never heard of the term HSI until I came to Dominican University”, said Verónica Gutiérrez, a first-generation Latina who grew up.
FedTech Magazine
OCTOBER 11, 2022
The invisible moat that once protected a federal agency’s digital assets from outsiders no longer exists. Distinct firewalls vanished with the advent of cloud-based technology; employees working remotely are no longer logging in from their protected desktops. Zero-trust security environments are meant to solve that problem, requiring users to prove their identities before they’re allowed access.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Central banks sustain aggressive policy tightening; industrial activity picks up in emerging economies; financial-markets uncertainty works to strengthen the dollar.
Careers in Government
OCTOBER 14, 2022
A toxic work environment makes you feel psychologically unsafe. You feel like you could be punished or rejected at any unknown time. The post The Truth About Toxic Workplaces: What to Do appeared first on Careers in Government.
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PA TIMES Magazine is a publication of the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA), a not-for-profit corporation. This edition focused on diversity, equity and inclusion in public administration, including guest columns, insights for the field and interviews with city government DEI officers about their work at the local level.
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