The demand for local government services is increasing at a time when many counties and metropolitan areas in the United States are struggling with budget and revenue shortfalls. According to a recent survey from the National Association of Counties, a significant number of counties are taking severe actions to cope with declining revenues, including:
- Salary and pay freezes
- Hiring freezes
- Increasing property taxes
- Layoffs
- Furloughs
“The survey findings suggest that counties large and small are experiencing their worst budget and revenue crisis since the early 1990s. The great challenge for counties of all sizes in the months and years ahead is continuing to provide essential services to residents who are relying more on county services and programs.”
– Larry E. Naake, Executive Director, National Association of Counties
In times of recession, public spending is under more scrutiny than ever. Not only are Local Authorities expected to deliver more for less, they must do so while focusing on the safety, security and sustainability of their programs.
To provide these essential programs, organizations and agencies must invest in a high performing workforce to maximize the efficiency and accessibility of their services. Yet how can your agency attract top talent and retain them to enhance overall performance?
Partnering For Success
Kenexa Government Solutions is the only company in the HR marketplace that has the tools, services and technology to multiply success for the public sector. We help organizations identify the right individuals and create the right environments to enhance individual and organizational performance. Our work is possible because we combine employee science, technology, process and consulting to implement smarter HR solutions that support the entire employee lifecycle.
Our approach is based on true partnership, supporting the delivery of the highest public policy objectives, including community and economic development, health and human services, agriculture and rural affairs, housing, and justice and public safety. We are passionate about delivering successful outcomes across local government—from broad service reviews achieving substantial annual savings to collaborative working business models aimed at long-term efficiencies via a shared service culture.
We bring extensive experience and transferable skills that Local Authorities can use both to help deliver strategies and to meet the challenges of government policy initiatives. Our HR solutions are modular and scalable, can support a single department and authority, or scale up to facilitate best practice and shared services across departments.