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The 21st Century Worker: Gender Equity and Public Policy
One word that comes to mind when discussing gender equity, public policy and the modern worker: globalization. Globalization has increased access to economic opportunities and promoted egalitarian attitudes. However, more…
Managing the 21st Century Workforce
People are living and working longer, which has led to a new reality — the multi-generation workforce. Generational differences can impact everything from talent acquisition, to team building, to organizational…
Boomers, GenXers and Millennials: How Are They Different and Does It Matter?
Inter-generational differences in work values have become fashionable among HR management professionals and consultants. The theory is that each generation shares particular life experiences that subsequently affect their values and…
The 21st Century Worker
The employment paradigm has significantly evolved over the past few decades. The constant improvements in technology have provided employers and employees with a variety of ways to work in the…
The 21st Century Public Servant
On Friday, June 12, 2015, Excelsior College new School of Public Service will host a luncheon and panel discussion on the requisite skills, qualities and roles of current and future…
Managing a Regional Network
Metropolitans, counties and regions are combining resources to improve public safety communications systems. Public safety communications has evolved from individualized systems to consolidated systems, often merging of two or more…
George Mason University Hosts NECoPA ’15
Join scholars, practitioners, and students from across the Northeast at the 2015 NECoPA conference, taking place at The George Mason University in Alexandria, Virginia. The conference theme, “Challenges of Governance in…
U.N. Secretary-General Urges Action on Climate Change
Ahead of an international meeting to address climate change and global transportation, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling on industry leaders to combat climate change. On May 28, 2015, transport…
Essential Personnel: The Backbone of Disaster Response
Essential personnel are the foundation of disaster response and citizen safety. To perform their duties, they must leave their families and homes during the most serious events and can face…
Innovation, Barriers and Technology in Public Sector Collaboration
Public sector collaboration has been defined as the support agencies or public and private administrations provide each other in order to deliver a public service. In order to successfully deliver…
Sustainability: Shifting From Climate Change to Drought Mitigation
Over the last 20 years, there has been significant attention placed on sustainability. However, if the drought continues in the western United States, water equity issues are likely to become…