In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest recommends that leaders make the transition from controlling to coaching.

ICMA media partner Governing Inc. is hosting Outlook 2016: State & Local Government Market

Find out the importance of researching a potential employer to determine if it’s the right job in terms of fit, culture, and opportunities.

Apply by December 7, 2015. Interviews and placements will take place March through July 2016.

Management jobs have strongest year since economic recovery, with openings up 69%. Demographic shifts spell changes for local government workplaces.

Management jobs are experiencing the strongest year since the economic recovery with openings up 69 percent, according to ICMA Job Center statistics.

In this issue of Career Compass, Dr. Benest reminds us that everyone can benefit from a coach.

Tips for managers on working with elected officials, developing a management style, and maintaining personal balance,

The “business as usual” approach to building the public sector workforce is no longer relevant and should be replaced with a method to reflect the changing workforce.