Workforce Development
Workforce Development is a key priority for local and state government agencies focused on enhancing their communities’ skills, employability, and productivity. By investing in training programs, education, and job placement services, governments can help create a robust labor force that meets the demands of evolving industries. This directory offers articles on workforce development and related topics, like economic development, which examines strategies for fostering job creation and attracting business investments to stimulate regional growth.
Two options include work-from-home dispatchers and using data to drive staffing decisions
The founder of The Healthy Dispatcher explains why understanding your emotions, and those of others, is so valuable in the 911 call center
The new law provides for two types of leave for employees impacted by COVID-19
Geographic information systems (GIS) technology allow local agencies and residents to access and share community information. Consider how the technology can improve data sharing in your community
The Senior Manager of the Denver Office of Economic Development told Gov1 how the agency uses industry-specific workforce data and employer discussions to identify specific needs
Many public employers are increasing benefits - such as paid time off - to attract top talent and support a productive workforce. Learn the economics of a burnt out team
One City talks to Gov1 about combining San Francisco’s tech industry, residents and local government to solve community problems. Read the exclusive interview
The U.S. Department of Labor recently awarded $450 million in workforce development grants to nearly 270 community colleges nationwide
Two Rhode Island agencies received $3.3 million in federal grants to support new job growth in key industries. See how federal dollars are fueling local initiatives
Common sense legislation is passing nationwide, providing pregnant works specific accommodations. Cities leading the movement include
Sioux Falls will launch a $500,000 workforce development project to acquire and train skilled workers to replace retirees in the construction industry.
A West Virginia county reduced its health insurance costs and improved public employee health after adopting a worker wellness program. See what type of wellness initiatives employers are investing in
OSHA has awarded a total of $10.6 million in grants to organizations offering workplace training and education programs. See what types of worker education programs qualify for federal funding
Sustainability
France and the EU are looking at incentives to cut car use via various biking programs. Details on current efforts and the Bike2Work initiative
Adopting flexible personnel management programs has helped Finland’s capital city reap more than $5 million in cost savings
Milwaukee, Seattle, Montgomery County and the state of NJ are all addressing disability reform within public safety. Take a look at their various approaches to crackdown on fraud
Exercise at the beginning of shifts is the core principle adopted by the City of Louisville used to cut injuries to its DPW workforce. Details inside
Palo Alto Chief Innovation Officer Jonathan Reichental writes about his city’s experiment with social media as a means of increasing collaboration within city hall. Read the full story to see which application they chose, how it was tested and results to date
Grants awarded to 156 organizations nationwide to provide veterans with job placement and career counseling, as well as help in finding housing
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