Hiring for Cultural Fit

Hiring for Cultural Fit

They just didn’t work out. The hardest part of selecting a new hire is figuring whether or not they will fit into your organization. A strong resume and skill set are impressive but most hiring managers would agree that long-term employee success depends on whether a...

Veterans in the Workplace: Transitioning From Military to Civilian

Veterans in the Workplace: Transitioning From Military to Civilian

It is a tough shift for some to segue from an enlisted or commissioned member of the military to a civilian. What is lost in the transition process is how valuable a Veteran is! What would make that individual marketable in the work place you ask? Let me paint you a...

2013 Public Works Salaries and Benefits

2013 Public Works Salaries and Benefits

For seven years Public Works magazine has asked readers – city, county, state, special district, and township employees who oversee their community’s infrastructure assets -- how much they’re paid. The latest statistics can be found here. For some communities,...

Just When I Thought I Was Out – They Pull Me Back In!

Just When I Thought I Was Out – They Pull Me Back In!

As a person who has dedicated most of his professional life to city management, I would like to offer a perspective to managers who are nearing retirement.  After having served eight years with the state of North Carolina, I transitioned to local government in 1989. ...

Federal Hiring and Veteran’s Preference

Federal Hiring and Veteran’s Preference

Are you a veteran of the armed services? Are you taking advantage of your veteran’s preference whilepursuing employment with the Federal government? Disabled veterans and veterans who served on active duty at certain times receive special hiring preference. It is one...

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