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Local Government Employee Retention 2023: The Ultimate Guide
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source GovPilot
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice
This guide outlines employee retention strategies and highlights best practices for preventing turnover in local government positions. It recommends utilizing federal infrastructure grant funding to provide retention incentives, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture,...
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State College Ordinance Prohibiting Employment Discrimination
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2011
Level City or Town
State(s) Pennsylvania
Source State College Borough Council
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights
This ordinance prohibits employment discrimination. It ensures that all persons receive equal opportunities for employment regardless of their perceived or actual race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status,...
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How to Recruit and Retain Top Talent in the Public Sector
Type Article
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source NeoGov
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
Government employers must pursue innovative hiring strategies to outcompete private sector entities for talented candidates. This guide outlines best practices for recruiting and sourcing candidates, and recommends emphasizing career development opportunities, improving employer branding...
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2006 San Francisco Worker Retention Ordinance 90
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2006
Level City or Town, County
State(s) California
Source San Francisco Board Of Supervisors
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights
Experienced grocery workers with knowledge of proper sanitation procedures, health regulations, and understanding of the clientele and communities they serve are instrumental in maintaining health and safety standards in grocery establishments. As a result, this ordinance requires...
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Teacher pay penalty still looms large: Trends in Teacher Wages and Compensation Through 2022
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Education
Cities that want to high-quality education systems need to address the immense disparity in compensation between teachers' and other workers with similar educational credentials. This study examines working conditions for educators and finds that teachers in 31 states earn 20 percent...
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Local Government Employee Retention 2023: The Ultimate Guide
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level City or Town, County
State(s) All States
Source GovPilot
Policy Areas -
This guide outlines employee retention strategies and highlights best practices for preventing turnover in local government positions. It recommends utilizing federal infrastructure grant funding to provide retention incentives, fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture,...
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2005 Los Angeles Ordinance 177231 Retaining Grocery Store Employees
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2005
Level City or Town
State(s) California
Source Los Angeles City Council
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights
Experienced grocery workers with knowledge of proper sanitation procedures, health regulations, and understanding of the clientele and communities they serve are instrumental in maintaining health and safety standards in grocery establishments. As a result, this ordinance requires...
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Raising Pay in Public K-12 Schools is Critical to Solving Staffing Shortages
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2022
Level Other
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Children & Families, Education, Finance & Procurement
Public school staffing shortages have been a persistent problem across the United States, and the recent pandemic has only intensified the issue. Low pay for K-12 teachers and support staff is a long standing factor in public school staffing shortages. This report suggests ways in...
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Building Back Better Means Raising Wages for Public-Sector Workers
Type Article
Year 2022
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
Local governments can use federal recovery funding to invest in their workforces and prevent employee turnover. This article examines public-sector employee wage data and finds that increasing wages for local government employees can mitigate gender and racial pay gaps. It highlights...
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The Stakes for Workers in How Policymakers Manage the Coming Shifts to All-electric Vehicles
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level Other
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Data & Technology, Economic Justice, Transportation & Mobility
The shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) will change large sectors of the economy, and these changes will require workers take on new roles. These changes provide an opportunity to reconsider existing policies that are currently failing workers and to improve labor protections. If...
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1) 2023 New York City Ordinance 1281 Providing Property Tax Exemption for Public Servants
Type Ordinance or Resolution
Year 2023
Level City or Town
State(s) New York
Source City of New York
Policy Areas Economic Justice, Finance & Procurement
This ordinance grants a 10 percent property tax exemption for real property owned by members of incorporated volunteer fire departments and ambulance services. It also specifies eligibility requirements and outlines the application process for the exemption. ...
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The Raise the Wage Act Would Support Essential Care Workers
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2021
Level National
State(s) All States
Source Economic Policy Institute
Policy Areas Community Development, Economic Justice
Essential care workers would benefit from the Raise the Wage Act, and the $15 per hour minimum wage it would establish. This report illustrates the impact of this legislation on various demographics, locations, and industries....
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Skills-Based Hiring at the Commonwealth
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2024
Level City or Town, County, State
State(s) Massachusetts
Source Massachusetts Department of Human Resources
Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice
This hiring strategy guide identifies best practices for attracting talented candidates to public sector positions and outlines key components of an effective recruitment plan. It also highlights successful approaches for analyzing hiring trends, developing attractive job postings,...
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The Business Case for Worker Ownership
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2016
Level Other
State(s) All States
Source American Sustainable Business Network
Policy Areas Economic Justice
Over the past half century, workers have become more productive while receiving stagnated wages. This misalignment has caused workplace discontentment and exacerbated economic injustice. To address this issue, this report makes a case for worker ownership using long term solutions...
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Low Pay and High Turnover In Texas State Agencies and Universities Cost Us All
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2023
Level State
State(s) Texas
Source Texas State Employees Union-CWA
Policy Areas Economic Justice
Wages for many state workers have failed to keep up with the cost of living, leading to high turnover rates and overall low staffing. Moreover, many state workers feel that their compensation is not adequate after accounting for the stress and safety hazards they experience on the...
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Realizing the Best of Both Worlds: An Engaged Workforce and More Satisfied Citizens
Type Policy Brief or Report
Year 2018
Level City or Town
State(s) All States
Source Government Finance Officers Association
Policy Areas Community Development
Employee engagement is the degree to which an employee is passionate about and committed to their job and organization. If staff are fully engaged in their jobs, then they will put in the extra effort needed to provide the best services possible. This report outlines options local...
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