NACo Workforce Network
Counties offer competitive benefits and enriching career experiences, but nevertheless face a workforce shortage to the tune of 100,000 jobs nationwide. The NACo Workforce Network provides a platform to share resources, best practices and learning opportunities around human resources and benefits, working towards the shared goal of attracting and retaining a talented public service workforce.
The Workforce Network engages around three pillars:
- Engagement: onboarding, culture, values, alignment, work-life fulfillment
- Talent Management: talent acquisition and retention, compensation, benefits, career development, performance management, rewards and recognition, health and wealth management
- Workforce Trends: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), demographics, succession planning, goals, job descriptions, policies, survey results
We encourage County Administrators, HR professionals and Benefits Professionals to join the Workforce Network. Membership is free.
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King County school offers students a route to sobriety
The Interagency Recovery Campus, funded in part by King County, Wash. Behavioral Health and Recovery, fosters an environment to support students' paths to sobriety.
Support county workers’ mental health and wellness
To support a safe and successful election season — and by extension, a healthier workforce overall — counties must prioritize the mental health and wellness of their employees, especially those in high-pressure roles like election work.
Participants get ‘second chance’ training in county jobs
Bernalillo County, N.M.'s Foundational Learning Alliance for Maintaining Employment program places people in need of a second chance into job positions in four county departments over the course of a year.
Library program offers path to employment, stability
San Francisco County, Calif. Library Health and Safety Associates provide care and support to the unhoused patrons who congregate at the library — monitoring for overdoses and connecting them with county services such as showers, food or shelter.
NACo Legal Advocacy: EMD Sales, Inc. v. Carrera
EMD Sales, Inc. v. Carrera could make it more difficult for county governments to prove exemptions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which would increase the potential for costly litigation.
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NACo Technology Guide for County Leaders: Workforce
Navigating Seasonal Change: Prioritizing Mental Wellbeing for County Leaders and Employees, a NACo EDGE Webinar
As the seasons shift, many of us face the need to adjust our routines and manage increased stress from year-end commitments. This transitional period can impact our overall wellbeing, making it essential to prioritize mental health.
Join the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and NACo for an engaging webinar specifically designed for U.S. county leaders, HR professionals, and employees. We’ll explore the challenges and opportunities this season presents, equipping you with practical tools and strategies to enhance both personal and organizational wellbeing. Discover effective ways to relax, recharge, and thrive as we embrace the changes ahead.