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Unions and Collective Bargaining
The State of Illinois is quickly closing in on yet another month without having a budget in place. Republican Governor Bruce Rauner is locked in a battle with the Democrat-controlled…
From Combat Boots to Business Suits
Over a year ago, I wrote an article on military service members transitioning to civilian life not knowing that I would be the example in 2015. After 13 years of…
Determining Nonprofit Success
Nonprofit organizations are progressively under more pressure from their funders, boards, clients and other stakeholders to demonstrate they are carrying out their mission effectively and proficiently. This increased pressure…
AGA Seeks Nominations for Financial Leadership Awards
The Association of Government Accountants (AGA) is accepting nominations for their annual National Leadership Awards. These awards honor federal, state and local officials or financial executives in the private sector…
Managing the Managers
If you are an executive who manages managers, your challenge is to work effectively through them to accomplish the mission for which you’re responsible. Working through subordinate managers to get…
Wisconsin and State-workers Unions
I have worked in many different job and occupations: mailroom sorter, airline attendant, store floor supervisor. In the majority of jobs I had over the course of my young life,…
Things You Can Expect From Vets in the Workforce
It’s great to be able to talk about veterans and what they can do for employers in both the public and private sectors. Vets have developed a strong sense of…
Collaboration Helps Veterans Transition into Civilian Life
During the past 10 years, 44 percent of American veterans have had difficulty re-entering civilian life, according to the Pew Research Center. And in North Carolina — home to more…
How MPA Programs Can Help Build Town and Gowns
Colleges and universities are key economic, social and political assets for communities. The relationship between communities and institutions of higher learning, what has been termed town and gown, is vital…
Nominate a Peer (or Yourself) … ASPA 2016 Awards Program
ASPA's 2016 Annual Awards Program is underway! Every year, 25 public administrators are held up as glowing examples of public administration done right. But you and your colleagues can…
CMP Consortium Accredits Six Programs, Grants Two Programs Associate Status
The National Certified Public Manager® Consortium (Consortium) held their annual meeting in Phoenix, Arizona October 29-30, 2015. The membership took significant actions, including approving continued accreditation of six certified public…