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‘We can’t exist without child care’: Rural towns use state funding to open local centers
April 26, 2024 | News, WorkforceState grants are infusing over $3.7 million into helping rural communities build collaborative, innovative solutions to address child care needs across South Dakota.
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States are required to background check child care workers. Many are falling short.
April 23, 2024 | News, WorkforceDozens of states are out of compliance with at least one component of a federal law’s requirements, a congressional report found. But the problems are so complicated, it’s unclear if anyone has a solution.
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911 call centers cope with more calls, fewer workers
April 22, 2024 | Workforce, NewsStaff shortages are forcing emergency call center workers to pick up more overtime, work longer hours, adding extra pressure to an already stressful job, a new survey found.
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What cities can learn from Seattle’s racial and social justice law
| News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY | Working to end institutional racism is part of every employee’s job and the functioning of municipal government.
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Majority of American teachers worry about shootings at their schools, survey shows
April 16, 2024 | News, WorkforceMost educators favor more mental health screening for students and oppose arming teachers, though their views are more divided when it comes to whether security officers should have weapons.
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Government employees need hands-on, standardized AI training
April 03, 2024 | News, WorkforceHaving a properly defined list of terms helps get everybody on the same page, as does baseline training for every employee.
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Why so many election officials are leaving
March 28, 2024 | News, WorkforceSome states are seeing high rates of turnover among local election officials, according to new research. It’s a troublesome trend that may have a silver lining.
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Is the deal with the NBA Milwaukee Bucks a model for city development projects?
March 27, 2024 | Workforce, NewsThe community benefits agreement that the Bucks owners signed for $250 million in state aid to build the Fiserv Forum included provisions allowing arena workers to freely unionize. It has turned their low-wage, insecure work into sustainable jobs, according to… Read More »
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It’s time for local policymakers to cement the Biden administration’s workforce gains
March 25, 2024 | News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY | By adopting strong job quality standards for government spending, state and local policymakers can improve residents’ quality of life and support a strong, stable workforce for generations to come.
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County supports its aging residents by focusing on family caregivers
| News, WorkforceTo ensure its older adults receive quality care, Fairfax County, Virginia, steps up services for their families.