Making Government a “Best Place to Work”
Do those “Best Place to Work” designations really make a difference? While they’re probably not going to be the deciding factor for any of your prospective employees, they can help…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 10 Issue 2
Do those “Best Place to Work” designations really make a difference? While they’re probably not going to be the deciding factor for any of your prospective employees, they can help…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 10 Issue 2
Contractors and subcontractors, including those contractors paid with federal grant money, need to be aware of new federal regulations regarding paycheck transparency and paid sick leave obligations, as of January…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 10 Issue 2
One particularly important skill for leaders to cultivate is the ability to motivate their employees. The mark of a bad boss is the use of fear and control in steering…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 10 Issue 1
Certain provisions of the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order took effect January 1, and will impact federal contracts for 2017. Here are some of the requirements, from The…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 10 Issue 1
Employees who are hired for an indefinite amount of time are usually considered at-will. The employee can leave at any time; the employer can also terminate the employee at any…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 10 Issue 1
The new Form I-9 has been updated and is now available. As of January 22, 2017, employers are required to use this form. It replaces the Form I-9 that was…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 9 Issue 6
At one point or another in a workers’ career, burnout can likely become an obstacle. For some it can lead to their dismissal; for others it might serve as a…
Public Sector Perspective, Volume 9 Issue 6
The ability to embrace and to adapt to change quickly and effectively is perhaps the most important issue for entities today. Technology, politics, demographic changes and global issues continue to…
New IRS Employer Requirements Begin in January 2017 Kansas municipalities that employ or contract with individuals need to be aware of a new January 31, 2017, deadline regarding the filing…
Telemedicine arrangements are a popular and beneficial option that are being added to many benefit packages. If you are an organization that has added this benefit or are thinking about…