RESEARCH BRIEFS

The growing adoption of DEI practices in public sector hiring could improve candidate satisfaction and, ultimately, retention.

Understanding how liberal and conservative policymakers differ in their moral beliefs could provide insights into navigating polarization.

The hiring experience in the public sector is known to be subpar. Our latest research disentangles what aspects need the most work.

Local elected officials experience high rates of harassment and threats, especially minorities.

Survey of officials points to two programs that local governments can implement that are popular, feasible and enjoy bipartisan support.

Local policymakers from both parties oppose efforts by state governments to limit their powers, especially in the wake of the pandemic.

Emotional authenticity may be a key component of avoiding burnout in local government.

While some challenges local governments face are unique to their particular communities, many are ones being experienced across the...

Limitations to staffing and broadband access increase urban-rural inequities in local governments’ ability to recruit businesses.