Demetrius Parker: A Lifelong Sense of Service
In 2013, Demetrius Parker had spent a decade as an HR professional in the private sector. “I had built...
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PSHRA® Names 2026 Awards of Excellence Winners
The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA®) is proud to announce the winners of its 2026 Awards of Excellence. PSHRA® is...
Survey: Gen Xers Grappling with Caregiving Responsibilities on the Job
A new survey finds Gen X-age employees devoting substantial time tending to caregiving responsibilities, with the emotional demands of...
Bob Greene: Understanding the Public Sector HR Environment
Bob Greene had spent several decades as a consultant in the private sector, when he felt a need to...
Research Finds Civility Declining in Public Interactions with Government Employees
Each year since 2009, PSHRA has partnered with MissionSquare Research Institute and the National Association of State Personnel Executives...
Chrissie Walker-Nettles: Making a Commitment to Improve Her Community
Fifteen years ago, Chrissie Walker-Nettles was working as an HR assistant at a local roofing company in Meridian, Miss.,...
EEOC Proposes Revisions to Federal Workplace Discrimination Complaint Process
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has voted to issue a proposed rule to revise the rules governing...
Mark Van Bruggen: When the Public Sector is a Calling
Mark Van Bruggen’s public sector resume includes just one entry. But that one entry spans four decades as a...
Frances Reeser: Seizing the Opportunity to Impact Her Community
In 2022, Frances Reeser was an HR professional with a few years of private-sector experience on her resume. “Early...
Indiana Establishes New Cybersecurity Office for State Government
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun recently signed an executive order that establishes the Office of Cybersecurity within the state’s Department...
Andrea Cutler: Embracing the Challenges and the Joy of Public Sector HR
Andrea Cutler had no idea that walking into her local city headquarters to pay a bill would change the...
Study: Remote Workers Report Highest Levels of Well-Being
New research finds fully remote employees reporting the highest levels of well-being. A team including researchers from the University...
North Dakota Governor Rescinds TikTok Ban on State Government Devices
North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong recently issued an executive order that lifts a 2022 ban prohibiting the state’s executive...
David Kitchen: Always Destined for Public Service
David Kitchen has always been drawn to service-oriented work. As a teenager, for instance, the Vernal, Utah native was...
California Rolls Out Reforms to Hiring Process for State Jobs
Saying that hiring for state jobs has become far too complex, the state of California has unveiled a number...
Uncertain Outlook: Study Finds Female Workers Questioning Retirement Prospects
New data finds a majority of female workers questioning whether they will be able to live the life they...