Attracting and Retaining Talent in City Government_ Become a Great Place to Work - National League of Cities.pdf

It is difficult for city governments to compete with private-sector pay and today's employees expect flexibility, voice, and work-life balance. To recruit and retain a quality workforce, cities must create an employee-focused culture where people want to work. This article outlines nine leadership behaviors that create a culture of trust and cultivate a city government that attracts, develops, and retains the talented people who deliver for their residents.