Mapping Health Equity
San Bernardino County’s Department of Public Health used GIS technology to adapt to new challenges and better serve the community.
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Evaluate Your Lens — How to Re-assess Your View
We can compare our view of life to a camera lens. What can we do to expand that lens and re-assess our view of what’s really going on?
Let’s Get Critical: Learn to Connect in Conflict
Casual chit-chat is easy; true conversations that tackle sensitive subjects are more difficult and can even affect workplace collaboration if they’re not handled properly. It’s essential that your agency’s employees are able to have high-quality conversations that leave everyone feeling heard – not hurt. With many agencies gravitating toward a hybrid workplace, it’s even moreRead… Read more »
How to Run Inclusive Meetings (And Why It Matters)
When some people sit quietly, everyone else misses out. They miss out on different perspectives, insights and ideas.
NextGen 2022: Your Professional Development Starts Here
May 11 will be the 13th time we’ve hosted the NextGen Government Training Summit and this year we’re thrilled to announce some pretty big changes. We are excited to offer two dates for the virtual summit this year; both dates will be free to all attendees: May 11, 2022: NextGen Government Virtual Training Summit: GettingRead… Read more »
What Digital Transformation Starts With
For many people, the first and only interactions they have with a government agency are through its website, and good first impressions can go a long way.
Flexibility, Equity Are Keys to Gov Being an Employer of Choice
Sensitivity to workers’ and the public’s needs are a necessity for agencies. Two government leaders share how they prioritize both.
Human-Centered Design Isn’t Just for Designers
Here’s how government leaders are infusing human-centered design into their everyday work and across their teams.
How to Make a Flexible Spending Account Work for You
For federal employees, the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS) is one of the simplest ways to put more money in the bank each year. Although there are different types of FSAs, the basic concept is the same: You can pay for certain types of qualified expenses using pre-tax dollars, that is, using money deductedRead… Read more »
Flexible Benefits Linked to Better Job Satisfaction
Federal agencies looking to retain and attract talent know that they need to lean hard on their ability to offer good benefits as part of the overall compensation package. But the traditional benefits portfolio might not be enough. A new survey, conducted from May to June 2021, shows the extent to which increased flexibility inRead… Read more »