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,…

A webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, September 30th at 3:00 p.m. ET to learn more about forthcoming financial wellness education and support content. Register at no charge here. These resources -- part of a larger financial wellness partnership between SLGE, the National Association of State Treasurers Foundation, and the International Public Management Association for Human Resources, with funding from the Wells Fargo Foundation -- will be available to all interested stakeholders at no charge.  Among other content, they include: a…

SLGE hosted a webinar to discuss results from the recent poll of K-12 public school employees on their job and benefits views, both in general and in light of the ongoing pandemic's impacts on their job satisfaction, financial condition and personal/family well-being.  Click here to access the presentation slides or on the image below to view the recording.  

SLGE polling of state and local government employees reveals their views on how COVID-19 is impacting their work, their finances, and their families. Report author Rivka Liss-Levinson, PhD, SLGE Director of Research, and Orlando Cruz, Senior Vice President, ICMA-RC, discussed the poll's findings in a webinar.  Click here to download the slides or click the image below to view a recording: You may also download a copy of the full report, Public Sector Employee Views on Finances and Employment Outlook…