New York State Extends NY HELPS Hiring Program
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul recently announced the extension of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (NY...
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Mila Cosgrove: Making a Lasting Impact on Organizations and Communities
Since October 2021, Mila Cosgrove has been a principal consultant with Workplace Solutions AK, a Juneau, Alaska-based human resources...
Gwendolyn Gilreath-Fou: Leading with Integrity and Purpose
Coming from a small tropical island in the South Pacific, Gwendolyn Gilreath-Fou couldn’t have imagined that her career would...
Suit Alleges Unlawful Retaliation Against Union Leader
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)...
Elizabeth Awbrey: A Government Nerd Finds Her Calling in Public Service
Elizabeth Awbrey is a self-described “government nerd.” Awbrey graduated with a degree in political science and government from Berry...
Survey: U.S. Workers Growing Skeptical of Job Scams
A recent survey finds that job scams are becoming commonplace in the employment search, helping to make job seekers...
Timothy Ezell: Striving to Serve Those Who Serve the Public
Timothy Ezell couldn’t have predicted that a part-time Home Depot gig would spark a passion for the HR profession...
D.C. Water and Sewer Authority Pays to Settle Age Discrimination Claim
The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water) will pay nearly $217,000 and provide other relief to...
Julie Hoyt: From Ward Aide to HR Leader
Taking on a temporary role in her college job wound up changing Julie Hoyt’s career path permanently. While pursuing...
Fairfax County to Install EV Charging Stations for Public and Employee Use
Fairfax County, Va. has begun installing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for public and fleet vehicles at its headquarters....
Bob Lavigna: Finding His Purpose in Public Service
Bob Lavigna’s passion for public service traces back to his childhood, taking in a pivotal moment in American politics....
Work For America to Open Application Period for Next Talent Accelerator Cohort
Earlier this year, Work for America (WFA) launched its Talent Accelerator program, a free virtual workshop designed to help...
GTA, Darwin AI Partner to Build Groundwork for Georgia Statewide AI Governance
In an effort to position Georgia “as one of the country’s leading states for responsible adoption of artificial intelligence...
Jennifer Lang: A Five-Decade Career Spent ‘Outside the Beltway’
When Jennifer Lang graduated college in 1973, it was “a bad year for liberal arts majors,” she says now....
Jennifer “Jenni” Reyes: Building a Better Future Through Public Service
Reflecting on her career so far, Jenni Reyes says that human resources “never chose me overnight.” Rather, the profession...
EEOC Votes to Rescind Interpretive Affirmative Action Guidelines
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) recently voted to rescind its interpretive affirmative action guidelines and related compliance...