Forest Service Rushes to Hire Enough Firefighters Ahead of Wildfire Season
Stakeholders warn shortages again threaten the Biden's administration's approach to combatting the fires.
5 Things Women Job Seekers Want
Women want better pay and work-life balance but also value working in diverse organizations, among other factors, a new Gallup poll reveals.
How Managers Can Become More Effective Leaders
A new report from Gallup identifies seven leadership traits found among managers of high performing teams, and offers tips for how to develop these skills.
NYC Faces Fiscal Disaster if Officials Think They Can Do It All
COMMENTARY | Undisciplined management and a spending spree in Mayor Eric Adams’ upcoming fiscal year 2023 budget will set the city back.
Employers Aggressively Recruiting Workers Not Seeking New Jobs
The increase in remote work has led to “boundary-less” recruiting, giving companies access to a larger pool of candidates, a new report shows.
Making the Case for State Infrastructure Czars
A leading consultancy is backing the Biden administration’s idea that states should have a lead person to help navigate programs in the new infrastructure law.
5 Ways to Overcome the Hiring and Retention Crisis Without Raising Pay
Higher salaries alone are unlikely to be a cure-all for public sector workforce shortages. Some states and localities are experimenting with other approaches for attracting and keeping employees.
Colorado May Soon Be the First State to Guarantee Lawmakers 12 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Such formal parental leave policies are extremely rare in statehouses. That’s changing as more women and young people serve in public office.
Women-owned Businesses More Adversely Impacted By Pandemic
Covid-19 affected women-headed firms disproportionally mainly because stay-at-home orders and school and day care closures resulted in “unpaid” jobs at home, a new paper shows.
Abusive Bosses Often Blame Workers for Poor Performance When Their Biases May Be the Problem
About one in seven workers say their managers are abusive, whether it involves ridicule or a failure to provide credit when it’s due.
Easing the Transition to a Long-term Hybrid Workplace
A new Gallup report based on thousands of survey responses over the past two years offers insights into evolving preferences and practices with remote work.
An Emphasis on Brilliance Creates a Toxic Workplace Atmosphere That Discourages Women
COMMENTARY | A focus on raw intellectual talent may unintentionally create a cutthroat workplace. New research suggests women’s preference to avoid that environment may contribute to gender gaps in some fields.
6 Steps Public Employers Can Take to Retain Workers
COMMENTARY | State and local governments are teetering on the brink of a workforce crisis. But there are actions leaders can employ to prevent workers from walking out the door.
To Retain Women, Workplaces Need To Fight Burnout
Pandemic burnout is leading to devastating consequences for women, and it could set gender equality back a generation, a sociologist warns.
Why I Left My Local Government Job
COMMENTARY | Earlier this year, I celebrated five years in local government. Two days later, I worked my last day there.
36% of Government Workers Are Considering Quitting Their Jobs
State and local employees say their colleagues are resigning at higher rates since the pandemic began, leaving the rest of the staff stressed, fatigued and anxious, according to a new report.
Key Steps for Retaining Employees
Leaders should communicate clearly, set managers up for success and focus on employee well-being, among other things, research by Gallup shows.
Pandemic Led to More Black-owned Businesses but Exacerbated Their Challenges
A new report says that state and local governments must commit to creating more opportunities for Black-run firms, including through the infrastructure act.
How Managers Can Significantly Reduce Employee Turnover
About 52% of exiting employees say their manager or organization could have prevented them from leaving, according to a report.
5 Strategies Employers Can Use to Address Workplace Mental Health Issues
COMMENTARY | Two years of pandemic have put a severe strain on the mental health of America’s workers. Employers with a plan in place will be best equipped to help them cope.
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