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As our communities come surging back, we are the ones responsible for leading our organizations through these fast-moving changes.
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Employees are quitting in record numbers. How can local governments keep them around?
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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, shares the story of their success in implementing a new tool that benefits both staff and residents.
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Examining the guiding principles of compensation strategy can help create a framework for consistency.
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More tales from the field with advice on achieving ethical outcomes
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A branded lock program enhances a community’s image while providing security for its assets. (Sponsored Content)
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A solutions-based approach to getting results and building relationships
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In the post-pandemic world, local governments should seek to enhance the employee experience by caring deeply about the employee as a person, not a worker.
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How Goodyear, Arizona, implemented and communicated a core-value program that increased employee satisfaction.