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…

SLGE and NIRS co-hosted a webinar on "The State and Local Workforce: Employee Sentiment & Employment Outlook," with a recording posted here.

A nationwide poll of K-12 employees finds this segment of the state and local workforce has heightened concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Of those surveyed, the vast majority reported feeling stressed (63%), high levels of burnout/fatigue (54%), and substantial anxiety (47%) at work due to the pandemic. These worries come as K-12 employees were significantly more likely than other government employees to perceive themselves to be at risk of exposure to COVID-19 at work (60% vs. 38%). K-12 employees’…

According to Research conducted by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence at ICMA-RC, State & Local Employees’ Negative Job Sentiments are Climbing   Employee Burnout/Fatigue Jumped from 27% in May to 47% in October; More Than Half Say Pandemic Has Harmed Personal Finances   The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis are taking a heavy toll on the state and local workforce. Since the early days of the pandemic, negative job sentiment is on the rise. In an October national survey, 52%  reported feeling stressed, 47% said they are burnt out and fatigued, and…

Join us for a media pre-briefing on forthcoming research that examines public employee views on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new national poll finds that the pandemic and economic crisis are taking a heavy toll on the state and local workforce. The research indicates that since May, state and local workers’ negative job sentiment has increased, with 52% reporting job stress, 44% indicating they are anxious at work, and 54% reporting negative financial impacts from the pandemic. These…

Register here for a webinar on January 14, 2021 as we address ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the public sector and discuss how solutions such as Impact Investing can make a difference in communities.

Survey with ICMA and Case Studies in Colorado, Florida and Minnesota Focus on Affordable Housing, Healthy Community Design, and Substance Misuse As the nation continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, a new report explores how local government agencies are collaborating to help address today’s greatest public health challenges. The report delivers detailed information and promising practices for government and public health officials to consider when it comes to cross-sector collaborations to improve population health. The report utilizes a mixed-methods approach,…