Effective teams usually have at least one thing in common: a good team dynamic. This means that team members trust each other, encourage idea-sharing and can collaborate with ease. As a supervisor, it’s important to understand the elements that can contribute to a positive team dynamic as well as the issues that can chip away at it. Join us online Monday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from a government expert how you can success...

Government is struggling to keep up with the increasing volume and sophistication of cyber threats. Whether they have adequate staffing, resources, or budget or not, agencies are still responsible for ensuring their organizations’ networks remain secure. This leads to tough decisions regarding how to manage, monitor, and prevent potential threats and bad actors from compromising their networks. Many are turning to automation to increase...

Do you need an HSA or a FSA? Does your insurance cover your children? What about a parent? Should you choose a plan with a low deductible or a high one? If any or all of these questions seem baffling to you, you’re not alone. The world of insurance and its accompanying acronyms and language can be tough to interpret. Join us online Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to hear from a government open season benefits expert who will sha...

Building the state and local workforce of the future has been an ongoing effort with varied outcomes. But as the demands, expectations, workforce makeup and resources shift, so must game plans. At stake: a skilled, modern and inclusive government adept at serving the community equitably and with urgency. Join us online Wednesday, Nov. 10 from 2-2:50 p.m. ET/11-11:50 a.m. PT to hear government and industry experts discuss the in-demand tech and...

In just two months, the new year will be upon us. For government agencies, it’s a chance to reset and prioritize goals and objectives. How is your organization planning for success in 2023? Join us online Wednesday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m.-2:10 p.m. ET/7-11:10 a.m. PT as we speak with government and industry experts about where the focus should be in 2023. We’ll walk through topics like technology investments, management efforts and tr...

With 30% of the aging workforce approaching retirement and the next generation workforce eyeing enticing opportunities outside government, the competition for talent is getting tougher. To keep pace, agencies need to rethink how they attract and retain employees. It’s not just about filling empty positions: It’s about finding people with the right skill sets, helping them develop their skills, and cultivating long and fulfilling ca...

As the complexity and volume of cyber-attacks increase it is imperative state and local governments effectively manage the risk to the services that citizens count on. Just as threat actors are connected, all levels of government must also connect to combat escalating threats. Join us online Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 1.30 p.m. ET/10.30 a.m. PT to hear from subject matter experts from both government and industry as we discuss the key elements of...

Let’s face it, sometimes having a conversation with your direct reports isn’t easy. Whether you are providing critical feedback, sharing a new direction the agency is taking or even changing around the workday schedule, critical conversations can be taxing on everyone involved. But there are ways to make them more impactful. Join us online Monday, Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT to hear from a government expert about the steps you s...

Wouldn’t it be nice if every team you worked on, worked as hard or harder than you did? However, for a variety of reasons, many team leads find themselves working with unmotivated colleagues. Unfortunately, low morale can have a serious impact on employee engagement, well-being and productivity. Join us online Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT to learn from a government expert about what it takes to truly motivate and unmotivated team.

Change can be incredibly slow in government. For example, sensitive documents are still printed and stored in file cabinets. Employees still obtain physical signatures for approvals and then hand-deliver them to colleagues down the hall. These are just two of the outdated business workflows government leaders are using to meet their agency’s missions. If the above resonates, do you often wonder how you can fix your slow and inefficient p...