How Much Privacy Do Public Employees Actually Have?
The digital age, new laws and recent events have created tension between government's transparency and the privacy of the people who work for it.
View ArticleHow Public Employee Benefits (Beyond Pensions and Health Care) Compare to the...
At a time of low unemployment, both kinds of employers are beefing up their perks.
View ArticleArkansas' Ambitious Plan to Reorganize State Government
The governor wants to downsize the number of cabinet-level agencies by more than half -- without laying people off.
View ArticleWho Needs a Desk? Tennessee Takes Telework to the Max
The state's new approach to the workplace goes far beyond traditional telecommuting. It's not only making employees and managers happier, it's saving the state millions of dollars.
View ArticleAdvice for New Governors as They Transition Into Office
For one, don’t assume the last governor’s appointees want to leave.
View ArticleDefying Predictions, Union Membership Isn't Dropping Post-Janus
The Supreme Court’s ruling was expected to diminish union membership. But so far, many unions have actually increased their numbers since the verdict. Conservative groups are working to reverse that...
View Article#MeToo Elicits More Harassment Conversations, But Not Necessarily Complaints
To address sexual harassment, it needs to be reported. State employees have been hesitant to do that.
View ArticleThe Gender Disparity in Climbing Local Government's Ladder
Women are less likely than men to aspire for and occupy top jobs. They're also less optimistic about their chances of moving up at all.
View ArticleThink Federal Workers Have It Bad? It's Worse for State and Local Employees.
The government shutdown exposed the financial insecurity and stress of many public servants.
View ArticleAmid Strikes and Shortages, Governors Prioritize State Workers' Plight
Protesting teachers likely won't be the only public employees who see pay raises and workplace improvements this year.
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