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Biden administration announces new rule to protect workers from heat-related illnesses
July 02, 2024 | News, WorkforceThe rule would cover 35 million workers whose jobs include being in the heat and require activities that could raise core body temperatures, like construction, agriculture and landscaping, as well as those in indoor environments, like kitchen workers.
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Burnout among government workers is decreasing but still high, according to new pulse survey data
June 17, 2024 | News, WorkforceNearly half of government workers experiencing burnout said the main cause is their workload, followed by staff shortages and managing personal and professional life, both at 44%.
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Feds invest $60M to boost local climate resilience, workforce development
June 12, 2024 | News, WorkforceThe Climate-Ready Workforce initiative looks to place individuals in good-paying jobs that help advance coastal communities’ climate resilience.
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Work permits: A readily-implemented lever for reducing illegal child labor
June 11, 2024 | Workforce, NewsCOMMENTARY | New research shows that the work permits process plays a vital role in preventing child labor violations because it educates children, parents and employers about the law.
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This Montana school solved its teacher shortage by opening a day care
June 05, 2024 | News, WorkforceOn-site day cares are being used as a recruitment tool. Turns out, they help more than just the teachers.
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Survey: More college grads want to work in government
May 29, 2024 | News, WorkforceCOMMENTARY| Compared to 2023, more graduating college students are applying for jobs in the public sector. The survey also found key takeaways that will help governments become employers of choice.
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Intergenerational care tackles staffing shortages at child care and long-term care facilities
| News, WorkforceNebraska's incentive grant program would allow qualified nursing homes or assisted-living facilities that were certified for Medicare or Medicaid to apply for one-time startup costs to build out child care in the same unit.
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Amid mental health crisis, new compact allows social workers to practice across state lines
May 28, 2024 | News, WorkforceAmerica is facing a shortage of social workers and other mental health providers.
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Can a ‘sprint’ to a medical emergency solve states’ EMS shortages?
May 22, 2024 | News, WorkforceMinnesota lawmakers have approved a so-called sprint paramedic program to confront the state's worsening rural emergency response.
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Considering skills-based hiring? Resource hub helps agencies move from concept to practice
May 20, 2024 | News, WorkforceThe STARs Public Sector Hub will offer data, research and collaborative resources to help governments implement skills-based hiring.