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Increasing public employee morale can be a tough challenge for managers. This blog post offers ways to boost employee satisfaction beyond the use of service awards.
The city of Las Vegas uses a unique juvenile justice system program, the preservation of a historic educational site, and school district collaboration to address inequities.
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Nearly 3,500 convene in Maryland’s Charm City to exchange, gain knowledge on leading in turbulent times.
At the ICMA Annual Conference in Baltimore, a roundtable on “Non-Traditional Staffing” generated the thoughts on creative approaches to meeting workforce needs.
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37 attendees compiled 4 pages of flip chart notes, and here are some of the highlights.
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Members interested in serving on the ICMA Executive Board should submit nomination materials by December 3, 2018.
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Three communities have used citizen academies to address their public engagement challenges.
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