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Strategic procurement for local governments

Faced with constant pressure to reduce costs and increase efficiency, communities are continually seeking ways to deliver their services in ways that are quicker, cheaper, and better. Parallel with these developments, procurement teams at the local government level are focused on crafting processes that offer value, enhance competition, and maximize the chances for successful community […]

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5 steps to reduce risk for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems

Thanks to the internet, we now obtain information, make purchases, and communicate with each other in ways that are dramatically different than they were only a few years ago. In fact, the advent of email, eCommerce, and social media has irrevocably changed how we conduct our daily lives. And the Internet of Things (IoT) extends […]

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Don’t overlook freight-related emissions in your climate action plans

Day in and day out, trucks deliver all kinds of goods to offices, retail stores, warehouses, and homes. Their activity touches issues that are essential to the livability and economy of America’s communities, including clean air and the efficient movement of people, vehicles, and cargo. Most municipal and regional climate initiatives focus on passenger cars […]

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Why local governments should consider a holistic approach to human trafficking

Most cities want to address human trafficking in a meaningful way, but there is no clear consensus on the best way to go about it. However, a comprehensive, citywide approach underway in three cities is demonstrating great potential. Chicago, Atlanta and my city, Minneapolis, have received grant funding as part of the Pathways to Freedom […]

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Training that works

While most cities offer job training programs, only a few successfully produce candidates that match local employers’ demand and close skill gaps. The job training programs of the past simply aren’t enough to fill the jobs of the future. Cities that continue to train primarily for blue-collar roles will find themselves left behind as automation […]

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Getting body cameras? Better get AI

If your police department isn’t using body cameras yet, it likely will be soon. Surveys show upwards of 95% of departments have either already deployed the cameras or plan to do so. The reasons for this boom are obvious. In addition to providing an objective record that helps build public trust, body cameras can be […]

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New arbitration remedy when FEMA denies public assistance for disaster recovery

Local governments now have an important new right of arbitration to help them resolve disputes over public assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Cities, counties and other entities who need public assistance to recover from disasters may now assert their rights before a neutral arbitration board. Before, their only option, in most cases, […]

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Building codes fights fires

The need for local governments to plan for a more resilient and sustainable future has never been so urgent. The devastating Camp Fire in Butte County, California, burned over 153,000 acres, and destroyed more than 17,000 structures, including 13,972 homes. Drought affecting the Southwest has taken its toll on water supplies, forcing cities to change […]

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Three tactics to improve government receivables

Professional communication – especially about sensitive financial matters – requires more than just a quick letter or phone call. The way agents approach constituents requires careful planning, positioning and analysis. High performing agents build understand how both they and the person with whom they’re speaking process information – that’s why credibility, honesty, and empathy all […]

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Cities and counties dive into workplace design

As cities and counties embark on workplace design projects, getting buy-in from organizational leadership is essential. Listening to employee feedback, however, can prove just as important. The idea of change is often hard for employees, especially for those in government who may not experience frequent changes to their workspace. That’s why giving staff a chance […]

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Commentary

Strategic procurement for local governments

Commentary

5 steps to reduce risk for critical infrastructure and industrial control systems

Commentary

Don’t overlook freight-related emissions in your climate action plans

Commentary

Why local governments should consider a holistic approach to human trafficking

Commentary

Training that works

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Getting body cameras? Better get AI

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New arbitration remedy when FEMA denies public assistance for disaster recovery

Commentary

Building codes fights fires

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Three tactics to improve government receivables

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Cities and counties dive into workplace design

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