As public sector workers report increased financial challenges in the wake of the ongoing pandemic, a new series of financial wellness case studies and fact sheets provides state and local government employers with key learnings and promising practices to help workers reduce debt, save for retirement, and reach other financial goals. This research comes as state and local employers struggle to attract and retain employees amid the Great Resignation. This research is part of a MissionSquare Research Institute collaboration with…

Ninety percent of K-12 employees are concerned about students falling behind as a result of the pandemic. At the same time, K-12 employees are working longer hours, having difficulty adjusting to changes in the nature of their jobs and are worried about protecting their families from COVID-19. Many say they have faced negative financial impacts from the pandemic and are concerned about their retirement security. These findings are contained in "2021 Updated Survey Findings: K-12 Public School Employee Views on…

MissionSquare Research Institute, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and the Mejorando Group discuss how states and localities can optimize benefits and compensation to gain a competitive advantage in recruitment and retention.

MissionSquare Research Institute, LinkedIn, Microsoft, and the Mejorando Group discuss flexible workplace approaches, including work from home, alternate work schedules, job sharing, gig hiring, technology applications, and a strategic reassessment of workforce needs.

Taking control of uncertainty and successfully steering through frequent bumps in the road is the fundamental leadership challenge of our time. State and local government leaders know that it takes talented and innovative employees to steer organizations through tough times and to be well-positioned during recovery. This has been abundantly clear throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, recent research indicates that the ongoing pandemic is taking a toll on the public workforce, and there are growing concerns that…

Since 2009, SLGE at ICMA-RC has partnered with the International Public Management Association for Human Resources and the National Association of State Personnel Executives on a workforce survey of state and local government HR professionals. This year's survey included questions on recruitment, retention, benefits, and retirement, as well as flexible work practices and the looming succession planning challenges of an aging workforce. Click here to download the survey report and the webinar slides or view the webinar recording by clicking…