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It is important to thank staff publicly, including at major office events, but leaders often fail to appreciate staff in such an obvious way. This article explores the problem.
Thanking staff is a simple yet critical way to improve morale and boost productivity. Here are tips on appreciating employees, even when time and budget are tight.
State and local governments encounter unique challenges when implementing AI technology. Practical, mission-related workforce development efforts can have an outsized impact in addressing these obstacles.
Ever wondered why your leadership “reflection” doesn’t always match your intentions? This quick read breaks down the blind spots we all have and how to finally see yourself clearly.
In 2026, public-sector workforce challenges are structural, not temporary, requiring agencies to move beyond traditional staffing models toward intentional workforce architecture. Rather than focusing solely on headcount and hiring pipelines, leading organizations are designing capability systems that align roles, skills, workflows, and technology directly to mission outcomes.
As governments accelerate digital modernization, many struggle to convert new tools into measurable mission outcomes. This article examines the critical gap between digital readiness and organizational confidence — why technology alone is insufficient — and offers leaders a practical framework for building enterprisewide confidence in an uncertain 2026 landscape.
Meetings are a window into your organization’s culture. How do you make them matter? Here are some tips on making your meetings culture-changers!
Teams may feel fortunate to still have jobs after major cuts, but that fades. Real leadership starts after the layoffs, when the culture feels stretched thin.
New federal requirements will challenge state benefit systems that rely on paper-based, manual systems to verify week-to-week eligibility. A modern, automated alternative — supported by well-trained employees — offers a scalable, low‑burden alternative.