
Recruiting/retaining qualified personnel, succession planning, and staff development rank as most important for 2nd year in a row by state-local government HR managers.

The future is looking bright for MPA grads hoping to break into local government management. According to a report just released, State and Local Government Workforce Trends for 2016, 92% of respondents said that recruiting and retaining talented workers is a major concern for their organization in the upcoming year. That’s because thousands of baby…


Mentors have been critical in allowing me to reach my career goals. I'm excited to help the next generation of women reach their career goals.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Frank Benest explains how to persuasively use stories to influence public policy decisions.