Expressing our gratitude for the 2022 supporters and friends of the ICMA Future of Professional Management Fund

The impact of mentorship is felt exponentially in our workforce.

NLC program helps smaller communities compete for grant funding.

It’s time for local government agencies to take urgent measures with their talent recruitment and retention.

MissionSquare Research Institute has identified key strategies and actions for public service employers to consider in their recruitment and retention efforts.

Consider the purpose-driven Gen Z perspective before, during, and especially after the hiring process.

We should recognize that performance evaluations aren’t effective and instead develop a straightforward performance evaluation system that emphasizes employee development.

Built from the ground up, the city of McKinney’s program has resulted in increased employee engagement, stronger teamwork, and higher staff morale.

A Leadership ICMA project for a Boston suburb turned into something greater as the team realized their research and recommendations are applicable to many local governments.