April 2022 saw a high number of jobs available in the U.S., with 11.4 million open positions reported. Yet governments continue seeking ways to connect people with employers, especially when faced with the shrinking workforces and inequitable access to digital information. Join Granicus for a complimentary, 15-minute webinar to discover how people-first engagement strategies can make an impact by focusing on eliminating barriers for constituen...

Social media is a powerful tool in a local leader's arsenal--it's an easy way to reach people quickly and has a massive number of users. Social media posts can get information to residents quickly when necessary. However, it's not a place for effective community engagement. While social media is widely used, misinformation runs rampant on these platforms, and they can be a toxic place. Social listening--spending time and resources trying to de...

In a year of recovery, growth, and an increased need to drive connection and action in communities, civic engagement remains vitally important to healthy, functioning governments. Join Granicus for a complimentary webinar alongside Charlotte Lee, Strategic Lead, CX and Innovation, and Luke Norris, VP, Platform & Digital Transformation, as they provide answers to the top digital metrics questions from government leaders including: What does...

As short-term rentals (STRs) continue to gain popularity among travelers and remote workers, communities across North America are feeling the effects. Experiencing an uptick in parking complaints and trash issues? Are essential workers struggling to find local housing? Now might be the right time to investigate ways the STR industry has impacted your community. With the sheer number of STR listing platforms available, it's nearly impossible to...

As you work to improve digital engagement efforts in your community, inclusiveness has never been more important, especially among marginalized groups like those living with disabilities. Residents living with disabilities in your community deserve your distinct consideration when developing an accessible engagement strategy. It can be daunting to understand--and incorporate--government-sanctioned Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) design s...

With borders reopening, increasing vaccine rates, and more indicators of a return to normal, 2022 is shaping up to be a great year for tourism. However, many governments have deprioritized creating and updating their short-term rental (STR) ordinance, compliance, or monitoring initiatives due to the pandemic. With the return of tourism, governments need to bring their STR programs back up the priority list. Join Granicus' "Ask Us Anything" se...

The recent technological boom in digital resources gives governments new ways to connect with their residents. Using a variety of platforms at their disposal, governments can directly engage with their audiences and work to better the lives of their communities.But governments still find themselves asking the same questions, such as:"What can we do to make a resident's life easier?""Do our people feel at home in their community?""Are we provid...

The squeaky wheel gets the oil as the adage goes. But what happens when that squeaky wheel only represents a small portion of your stakeholders? You could end up making a decision or policy change that causes problems for the greater body of your constituents. How can federal agencies mitigate the risks of only engaging with the most vocal of their stakeholders? To help, Granicus is bringing you 4 strategies to spark public engagement. These s...

Join Granicus every Thursday at 4pm Eastern for a 30-minute demo to learn how Granicus’ suite of solutions is impacting digital citizen engagement. Product engineers will walk you through a different service each week, showcasing how governments are leveraging digital services to more efficiently serve their citizens. September 16 Event - govDelivery + govAccess Platform The combination of govDelivery and govAccess allows you to see how...

Join Granicus every Thursday at 4pm Eastern for a 30-minute demo to learn how Granicus’ suite of solutions is impacting digital citizen engagement. Product engineers will walk you through a different service each week, showcasing how governments are leveraging digital services to more efficiently serve their citizens. September 9 Event - govMeetings + govDelivery Platform Modern meeting management goes beyond automating the creation of...