Six months into the coronavirus pandemic, state and local governments have been impacted in countless ways. Now, even as many public employees have returned to the office, governments continue to face uncertainties and disruptions to normal operations. To better understand how agencies continue to be affected, Governing and Workiva surveyed dozens of agency leaders across the country. In this 30-minute webinar, we’ll discuss the results...

Traditional remote voting options have raised questions around security, reliability and accessibility, but the current environment leaves many states and localities with few options. Fortunately, advancements in mobile, app-based voting make it a viable – and secure – alternative to help protect public health in the upcoming election. On August 31, Governing and Voatz are joining together for an information-packed webcast on how a...

The COVID-19 pandemic was yet another reminder that state and local leaders must be ready to cope with large-scale disruption. Effective leadership at the city, county and state level has been vital for limiting the spread of the virus and maintaining support for social distancing efforts. And strong leadership will be just as important as communities navigate the economic recovery and cope with declining revenues. Our panelists will cover: Le...

Citizens are looking for greater digital interaction and increased access to services than what is currently provided by state and local governments, especially during time of crisis. The Center for Digital Government recently conducted a survey of government technology leaders to better understand their priorities, concerns and constraints related to online services post COVID-19. Join us July 16 at 10:00am PT/1:00pm ET to hear the results of...

Modern cloud-based technology for finance and human resources can improve efficiency, strengthen business continuity and provide important new capabilities. That’s why a growing number of state and local agencies are using these solutions to replace aging legacy systems. Join us July 16 at 11 a.m. Pacific/2 p.m. Eastern to hear about Clark County, Washington’s journey to the cloud. Finance Director Mark Gassaway will describe how t...

In a crisis, government communication with citizens must be clear, consistent and broadly available. This session will explore how states and localities are communicating authoritative information about COVID-19 to the news media and directly to citizens to explain evolving conditions and policies, and to counter misinformation. We’ll look at best practices emerging from the pandemic response and what they mean for public sector communic...

As COVID-19 took hold in the U.S., health and human services had to transform how they deliver services practically overnight. To handle huge surges in demand and overcome obstacles associated with antiquated infrastructure, many of them are leveraging the cloud and other emerging technology to ensure business continuity. As with any crisis, there have been painful lessons learned already and future questions that need to be answered as we mov...

Cloud-based human resources and payroll technology is helping Memphis International Airport react quickly to changing conditions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. The airport, one of the nation’s busiest air cargo hubs, rapidly shifted more than half of its staff to remote work. Modern cloud technology provides a suite of digital and mobile services that are vital for supporting this new work-from-home model. Join us June 25 at 11 a.m....

Over the past two months, state and local government agencies have rapidly adjusted their workforces and operations to a new normal in response to COVID-19. As state and localities begin their reopening processes it has become vital for these agencies to adjust and comply with an evolving legislative landscape leveraging new tools and processes. During this webinar, Governing has joined forces with Quorum to surface the most important post-COV...

An urgent need to slow the spread of COVID-19 and protect employees forced state and local agencies to rapidly implement remote work. As the nation slowly recovers, what’s the lasting impact on how and where public employees work? This session will unpack lessons learned from the immediate response and explore how the COVID crisis may shape long-term workforce strategies. Our expert panelists will cover: -- The connection between remote...