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Work for Free? The HR Challenge: Employer-Intern Relationships
Internships can be beneficial to both the student and the organization. They are an inexpensive way to try out new talent and often bring fresh insights and perspectives. As internships…
In Case of Emergency: Engage the Executive
During my 10 years working disasters at the federal level, I’ve worked with countless emergency managers and public administrators. I’ve also worked with their executives. It surprises me how often…
Protecting The Public Interest
Efficient and reliable public infrastructure is a necessity for growth and sustainable development. Increased population, effects of globalization and expanded economic activities has grown the demand for quality and reliable…
Public Sector Collaboration
The discussion on improving cross sector collaboration has been ongoing at the federal, state and local levels. However, we must also focus on social enterprises and nonprofit organizations. These organizations…
Economic Impact of World Class Health Care Services
The economic future is bright for health care. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care occupations are expected to grow by 29 percent through 2020, the largest growth…
Before Things Fall Apart
From the peaceful “Idle No More” protests in Winnipeg over the poor conditions of Aboriginal Canadians, to the recent angry protests in Baltimore, Maryland over the murder of Freddie Gray,…
The Quest for Policy
The classic academic concept of politics holds that politicians practice “statecraft” when they overcome political obstacles. Reflective of this view, we call on politicians to rise above political selfishness and…
Beyond Admiring the Problem: The Importance of Data Use
Since the introduction of new public management and the National Performance Review, it is now commonplace for publicly-funded programs to collect and report data. To most public sector staff and…
Health Effects of Air Pollution
National regulation of air pollution began with the Clean Air Act of 1970 (CAA). In its first 20 years the program prevented 205,000 premature deaths and the Environmental Protection Agency…
Trust in Law Enforcement
Recent events in North Charleston, South Carolina show how technology has helped bring about accountability in local law enforcement. Officer Michael Slager was charged with murder in the shooting death…
Designing Collaborative Councils to Encourage Healthy Communities
Food policy councils are an increasingly common way to address community health. These collaborative bodies bring together diverse stakeholders to make policy recommendations and are often tasked with addressing a…