Updates to Overtime Rule Finalized by U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final update of the rule governing overtime pay for eligible American workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is…
Volume 12 Issue 3, Public Sector Perspective
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued a final update of the rule governing overtime pay for eligible American workers under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is…
Volume 12 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Working relationships between teammates can be delicate matters. In a recent article published by the Harvard Business Review, authors and researchers Kerry Roberts Gibson and Beth Schinoff explore how small…
Volume 12 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Oftentimes, government entities are asked to provide proof of their tax-exempt status. On their website, the IRS offers specific details for organizations that encounter such a situation. Key takeaways from…
Volume 12 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Despite an abundance of studies revealing how various workplace changes can cause big improvements, change has been slow to catch on in the government sector. Although change may take time,…
Volume 12 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
In an effort to learn more about the factors that contribute to productivity, two MIT academics conducted a survey of nearly 20,000 respondents, asking them about a variety of habits….
Volume 12 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
For a number of years, Kansas legislators have been working to repair the state’s damaged credit rating. In 2016, S&P downgraded Kansas State’s rating from AA to AA-minus, a demotion…
Volume 12 Issue 2, Public Sector Perspective
Municipal mergers are the combining of local government entities in order to increase efficiencies and reduce expenditures. A recent article from Capital IQ examines municipal consolidations, concluding that, though they…
The Department of Labor recently made updates to the Labor Law Requirements Poster. Existing law mandates that employers display all current labor law posters in workplace areas that their employees…
Volume 12 Issue 1, Public Sector Perspective
With rising healthcare costs looming, many states need to pay closer attention and develop feasible action plans in one area, in particular—other post-employment benefits (OPEB). In a recent article for…
Volume 12 Issue 1, Public Sector Perspective
How will developing blockchain technology impact government structures in the near future? A panel of experts discussed this topic at the 2018 RISE Conference in Hong Kong. Read on to…