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  • Three metallic gears interlock and stack vertically against a white background. Each gear has a human silhouette embossed on its surface, symbolizing collaboration and teamwork, embodying the core principles of a successful HR career.

    Is an HR Career Right For You?

    I have had this HR career conversation with many a person looking to get into the field of Human Resources.  Often it is with either a student who has commenced their studies in HR or has just graduated from an HR program.  Sometimes this discussion takes place with individuals looking to make a career switch […]

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  • Close-up of a police car light bar with a blue siren and the word "POLICE" in large white letters. The background is slightly blurred, revealing some people and vehicles.

    Crisis in Blue Within the Policing Profession

    Over the next 20 years, and more importantly the next five years, we will see a huge rush of Baby Boomers and older Generation Xers exiting the workplace and entering into their retirement years. This organizational memory and labor exodus is especially true of the policing profession since many states have 20 year retirement systems […]

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  • A vintage, distressed spiral pattern with swirling segments in muted colors of green, orange, yellow, blue, and beige. The spiral converges at the center like effective communication strategies, creating a dynamic, retro optical illusion. The texture shows faint signs of aging and wear.

    Spin Sucks: Public Sector Communication Strategies in the Digital Age

    Public relations for state and local governments has many parallels to its private sector counterpart. By definition, PR is a strategic communication process that “builds mutually beneficial relationships between organizations and their publics.” (Public Relations Society of America, 2012) Perhaps the most significant common thread over the past decade is that the digital world has […]

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  • A postage stamp from 1999 featuring a blue and white design. The design incorporates a female gender symbol and an abstract bird shape, symbolizing gender equality. Text at the bottom reads "Women's Rights Movement." There is a partial postmark indicating RUZA 23.

    Gender Inequality in Public Service

    As we know, our elected officials are our representatives. They are our voices within government, influencers regarding our healthcare and other significant issues whether at the municipal, state, or federal levels. It is important for diversity to be present within the representation and tenure of our elected officials in order to have our views accurately […]

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  • An illustration of a ribbon displaying the American flag colors and design. The text "Made in the U.S.A" and "Premium Quality" is written below the ribbon, symbolizing Public-Private Partnerships. The background is light gray.

    Public-Private Partnerships: An Innovative Solution?

    One of the many challenges facing all levels of government is consistently finding new techniques to innovate and undertake policy and project necessities while saving the taxpayers’ money and employing individuals. Local, state, and federal government all have strict budgets and may have outsourced and/ or reduced their workforce, which can affect the efficiency of […]

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  • Illustration of the Statue of Liberty's crown and upper face in blue, positioned in the foreground against a background of red and white horizontal stripes, symbolizing public service and unity.

    Public Service: A Passion

    When I started the University of North Carolina MPA program in August 2013, I knew that I had a passion for public service and that I was attracted to government work. But I wasn’t sure what level of government would be the best fit for my interests. In a previous article, I’ve discussed that during my first year in […]

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  • A person in a suit stands knee-deep in an expansive, turbulent sea under a stormy sky, holding an umbrella. The image is in black and white, creating a dramatic and surreal atmosphere that evokes the struggle of unemployment amidst life's storms.

    The Psychology of Unemployment

    According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 3.5 million people fall into the category of the long-term unemployed—defined as those individuals who have not had a job for 27 or more weeks.  To put this into greater perspective, the long-term unemployed make up a little more than 35% of the total unemployed.  The […]

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  • An image of a large, distressed white star centered on a grunge-style background with a camouflage pattern in various shades of green and brown evokes an active duty vibe. The star appears to be painted on wooden planks, giving the entire image a rustic and rugged feel.

    Active Duty Mindset For Human Resource

    Entry into the military is difficult. The training you receive will break you down, than rebuild you back up to become a basically trained combatant, than leader, and finally a specialist within an array of occupational fields. This process is where we lose the fundamental values and experiences of the real world. For years we […]

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  • Stylized depiction of a curled-up fox and possum, formed using smooth, contiguous lines and shapes. The design is abstract, with flowing curves and edges, primarily in orange on a white background, creating a graceful and dynamic representation of the animals.

    Lessons From the Possum

    I once had a possum on my sorting line.  Weird way to start an article I know but bear with me.  The possum had come in the back of a garbage truck with a load to my transfer station.  Who knows how he got there, one can only guess it was in the container when […]

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  • A vibrant image features a large thumbs-up symbol, reminiscent of LinkedIn's logo, made up of numerous smaller white silhouettes of heads against a background of radiating, colorful rainbow beams with sparkling highlights.

    Improve your LinkedIn Profile

    Everyone has probably been told many times now that job seekers should be on LinkedIn.  It’s a great networking tool and can help build your digital presence, impressing an employer when they Google you.  It can also help you get found by recruiters and introduce you to many people who will give you advice or […]

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