Social Pinpoint
DECEMBER 8, 2024
As the Head of Practice or Practice Lead, we work to understand what is happening in our field. In this case, predicting community engagement trends for 2025. Our role allows us to attend industry events and speak with current customers to learn more about community engagement. As we move into 2025, here are five community engagement trends that we think will make a huge impact for the next 12 months.
Government Technology Insider
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As federal agencies grapple with aging IT infrastructure and mounting cybersecurity challenges, the Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act represents a critical lifeline for technological advancement in the government sector. The bipartisan legislation, currently making its way through Congress, aims to reauthorize and strengthen the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF), which has enabled agencies to modernize legacy systems , enhance cybersecurity and improve service delivery to citi
GovPilot
DECEMBER 11, 2024
As one year comes to an end and another begins, municipalities set a range of goals aimed at improving the quality of life for their residents. These goals often include enhancing public services, improving infrastructure, increasing community engagement, promoting sustainability , and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Survey results suggest that while the overall outlook for tech investments is strong, only a select few companies are investing in the foundations and people that can support future success.
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Maintaining municipal operations is no small task, especially when budgets are tight and public expectations are high. In this webinar, we’ll explore how local governments can streamline their maintenance operations while ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency. What You’ll Gain: Proven strategies for effective inspection management Insight into leveraging digital tools Practical tips for addressing common maintenance challenges Examples of municipalities that have achieved success.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The arrival of colder weather often brings a perceptible shift in mood and mental well-being for many individuals. This phenomenon is not merely anecdotal ; it is supported by research into the relationship between seasonal changes and mental health.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Trusted Internet Connections (TIC) 3.0 initiative aims to enhance cybersecurity across federal agencies. TIC 3.0 gives agencies flexibility in implementing requirements defined in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M) 19-26 so they can adapt to the evolving IT landscape that includes cloud services, mobile devices, and remote work.
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McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 10, 2024
We analyzed data from more than 1,700 teams to identify the capabilities that lead to the most effective outcomes. Here are key actions leaders can take to empower their teams to go the extra mile.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Reflection, including self-reflection, is perhaps the most valuable yet underrated tool in leadership. The post Reflecting on Growth & Leadership appeared first on Careers in Government.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Satellite communication operators are increasingly seeking more flexibility at their ground stations. Existing physical infrastructure is typically locked to a specific vendor, with complex upgrade paths for the dedicated, standalone hardware modems. Most modem vendors use Field-Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs) to efficiently implement encoding and modulation.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Alpha, NJ just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2024
As African fintechs evolve, businesses and investors are shifting their focus from a growth-at-all-costs approach to investing in sustainable paths to success.
Homeroom
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Scheduled Post #2 The post Scheduled Post #2 appeared first on ED.gov Blog.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
The American College of Radiology (ACR) is a nonprofit organization and world leader supporting the radiology community. Founded in 1923, ACR represents more than 41,000 diagnostic and interventional radiologists, radiation oncologists, nuclear medicine physicians, and medical physicists. In this post, we share how ACR implemented a Statistical Analysis System (SAS) solution on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accomplish their big data processing and analysis needs, resulting in better cost optimiza
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Searching for government jobs across different regions presents unique obstacles, including limited local opportunities. The post Navigating Your Government Job Search: Strategies for Success appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 9, 2024
To gain material value from AI, banks need to move beyond experimentation to transform critical business areas, including by reimagining complex workflows with multiagent systems.
OpenGov
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Business licensing is often the first interaction between a city and its businesses. A smooth and efficient process can foster positive relationships, while a cumbersome one can create unnecessary barriers…and […] The post Business Licensing: A Gateway to Community Growth appeared first on OpenGov.
AWS Public Sector Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2024
Precision medicine hopes to transform healthcare for groups and individuals by gaining a deeper understanding of the genetic factors that underpin certain chronic diseases. But research in this field is currently challenged by the underrepresentation of Asian ancestries in existing genomic databases. Although Asia is home to more than half of the global population, many Asian genetic variations are not adequately captured in these databases, which are overwhelmingly based on people of European d
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Workers at all levels want to work for successful, highly regarded organizations. They want to feel valued and members of a winning team. The post Accountability: A Proven Strategy to Improve Government Performance appeared first on Careers in Government.
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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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 12, 2024
McKinsey partner James Patchett discusses the success factors that mixed-use developers are wise to keep top of mind.
Princeton Public Library
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Many aspects of the library's physical presence only rarely change, others are in a near constant state of revolution. The post What a library display can do appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
Partnership for Public Service
DECEMBER 10, 2024
Every fall, the Partnership for Public Service visits campuses across the country to provide workshops and training on navigating federal career opportunities, to recruit for paid opportunities in government, and to connect with students and advisors. The third annual Public Service Roadshow reached more than 2,600 students across the country through in-person and virtual information sessionsa record number.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
Holiday initiatives are special events organizations host during festive seasons to attract new talent. The post How Holiday Initiatives Can Boost Public Sector Recruitment appeared first on Careers in Government.
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The holiday season brings joy and celebration, but it also introduces unique challenges for municipal operations. From ensuring safe snow removal and managing icy sidewalks to organizing festive events and addressing increased community needs, municipalities play a critical role in keeping residents safe and operations running smoothly. This eBook provides actionable safety tips to help your team navigate the holiday season effectively, protect staff and citizens, and ensure compliance with safe
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 11, 2024
Heres a look back at some of our favorite data visualizations from the year.
GovPilot
DECEMBER 10, 2024
While the holiday season presents opportunities for small businesses to profit , it also increases financial pressures and highlights challenges to operational stability. Although the holidays often facilitate more foot-traffic and purchases, many local businesses struggle to keep up with the drastic rise in demand.
GovLoop
DECEMBER 11, 2024
A zero-trust architecture (ZTA) security approach is essential for federal agencies, as it requires continuous verification and strict access controls, protecting sensitive government data. Unfortunately, several hurdles can obstruct agency efforts to make the most of zero trust : Complexity: Agencies often operate on outdated infrastructures, but fully transitioning to a more dynamic one can be challenging, due to budgeting resources, acquisition and implementation.
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
The stakes of ignoring hybrid employee disengagement are simply too high for mission-driven organizations to overlook. The post How to Know Hybrid Employee Engagement Is an Urgent Problemand How to Solve It 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.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
DECEMBER 13, 2024
US transit agencies face a daunting moment in which revenue and funding struggle to keep pace with the escalating costs of growth and innovation. How can balance sheets get back on track?
GovPilot
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Bogota, NJ just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
Partnership for Public Service
DECEMBER 9, 2024
Every day, federal leaders are asked to solve problems, engage stakeholders and ensure processes run smoothly. But navigating bureaucracy often leaves these leaders responsible for making difficult decisions. Learning how to develop and use innovative solutions to navigate bureaucratic hurdles helps leaders in government best serve the public. The Partnership for Public Services 21 st Century Government Innovation Program or Gov21 equips GS-14 and GS-15 career civil servants to develop effective
Careers in Government
DECEMBER 12, 2024
You give a great speech with a superb opening, stories, and instantly implementable content. So far, your speech has been 10 out of 10! The post There are times when you should not ask a question! 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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