Municipal leaders face a harsh reality: workforce demands don’t follow neat organizational charts. The Department of Labor reports that 20% of all workers now operate on a temporary basis – that’s one in five Americans adapting to a fundamentally different employment landscape. Your city isn’t immune to this shift. Here’s the truth about temporary staffing:… Read More »

Let me start by saying, continuous learning is vital more than ever today for one reason:  AI. Yes, soon, artificial intelligence is going to take 40% of the jobs we’re doing today.  Don’t let AI take your job.  Kick AI’s butt!  Ponder the value of personal enrichment and adopt the professional philosophy of “continuous learning”. … Read More »

It will cost your local government organization tens of thousands of dollars, if not millions, when you lose key employees, especially a City Manager or Director.  It is just not the $40,000 you pay a recruiting firm, the loss of institutional knowledge and the legal fees to negotiate an exit will add up to $100,000… Read More »

John Herrera, CPA, is president and CEO of MuniTemps, and for 35 years John Herrera has served as a municipal finance officer and consultant in local government finance and accounting, helping organizations and their employees to achieve conservative long-term financial planning. This article is relevant for local government and other government employees to establish a… Read More »

The phrase “work smarter not harder” reflects deeply with municipal hiring managers who face new staffing challenges today. Your department likely feels the pressure as state and local governments try to fill more than 575,000 job openings while making only 195,000 hires. The situation has become more complex because government agencies now employ 450,000 fewer… Read More »

The rise in temporary employment has made government staffing agency partnerships a must-have resource. The Department of Labor’s latest data shows temporary workers now make up 20% of the total workforce. Many public sector organizations nationwide are embracing this fundamental change in hiring practices. These specialized services bring some powerful advantages to the table. Your… Read More »

Local government and public sector face a critical turning point in their challenges. A recent survey shows 54% of respondents expect the biggest retirement wave in public workforce to hit in the next few years. The inevitable transition looms large as only 32% of governments have created formal succession plans. Problems keep piling up for… Read More »

Why Working in Local Government Could Be Your Best Career Move The public sector’s recruitment scene is changing faster than ever. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports 570,000 vacancies, and local governments need 41 days to fill positions. This creates substantial opportunities for career growth. Organizations with great workplace certifications see 50% less turnover… Read More »

Building Excellence: A Public Servant’s Guide to Professional Growth The Southlake’s City Secretary’s Office has earned the Texas Municipal Clerks Association Achievement of Excellence Award three times, proving how professional development in public service creates measurable results. You can achieve these high standards in your public service career through similar dedication. Excellence in government roles… Read More »

The Hidden Truth: Municipal Staffing Report Shows Why Temps Become Top Performers The latest municipal staffing report shows some eye-opening changes in NYC’s employment picture. NYC’s full-time staff grew by 2,413 employees since early FY 2024, reaching 284,330 by January 2024. The numbers tell an interesting story. The city’s vacancy rate dropped by a lot… Read More »