News & Events
Drawing attention to trends and new research is an important part of SLGE at ICMA-RC’s mission. To that end, SLGE at ICMA-RC collaborates with media outlets and related organizations to promote its research and resources. The Center’s research has been covered by the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, National Public Radio, Axios, CNBC, Bloomberg News, Fox Business, Governing, Politico, and many other outlets. State legislators and agencies, local governments, and federal and congressional entities rely on and cite that research regularly.
SLGE at ICMA-RC also holds events and webinars to focus on timely issues, enabling state and local governments and other public service organizations to build capacity to attract and retain the talent they need to operate in an increasingly complex world.
Latest News
Press Briefing: Update on Public Sector Employee Views on Finances & Employment Outlook Due to COVID-19
Join us for a media pre-briefing on forthcoming research that examines public employee views on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new national poll finds that the pandemic and economic crisis are taking a heavy toll on the state and local workforce. The research indicates that since May, state and local workers’ negative job […]
Six Workforce Trends to Watch in 2021
As a unique and challenging 2020 concludes, there is a great deal to learn regarding what is needed to develop and manage an effective, high-quality, and diverse state and local government workforce. Recent research by the Center for State and Local Government Excellence (SLGE) reveals key challenges and opportunities facing states and localities in the […]
As COVID-19 Cases Surge Across the U.S., State and Local Employee Negative Job Sentiment is on the Rise
More Than Half Say Pandemic Has Harmed Finances and 74 Percent Worry About Impacts on Retirement Security K-12 Public School Employees Report Increased Hours and Burnout While Job Satisfaction and Morale Tumble, According to Center for State and Local Government Excellence and ICMA-RC Research A new national poll of state and local employees finds that […]
Events
Press Briefing: Update on Public Sector Employee Views on Finances & Employment Outlook Due to COVID-19
Join us for a media pre-briefing on forthcoming research that examines public employee views on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. This new national poll finds that the pandemic and economic crisis are taking a heavy toll on the state and local workforce. The research indicates that since May, state and local workers’ negative job […]
Webinar: Research Examines Local Government Cross-Sector Collaborations to Address Public Health Challenges
Survey with ICMA and Case Studies in Colorado, Florida and Minnesota Focus on Affordable Housing, Healthy Community Design, and Substance Misuse As the nation continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, a new report explores how local government agencies are collaborating to help address today’s greatest public health challenges. The report delivers detailed information and promising […]