Feature Stories - Municipal World

The word on the street

I have written extensively on the need for a council to establish a healthy, positive relationship with its administration. Fortunately, this is the norm for ...

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Is it time to stop the unicorn races?

A whimsical analogy for a real-world HR problem Over the past decade, I’ve noticed a growing trend in both the public and private sector, with ...

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Milton sets example for emergency preparedness

How automation continues to revolutionize the workplace

Without question, automation is revolutionizing the workplace. Robots, smart computers, and automation are eliminating jobs in many different parts of the economy. In essence, any ...

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Communicating outside the box

Party leaders promise new federal-municipal relationship

During the 2019 annual conference of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), local government leaders collectively called for a new relationship between the federal government ...

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Q&A: Meet MISA Ontario's New President

Big city mayors seek modernized federal relationship

The mayors of the nation’s largest communities are united in calling for a closer federal-municipal relationship to better serve Canadians. The meeting of the Big ...

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CAMA supports municipal administrators with new toolkit

Municipal administrators work at the crossroads of management and politics. Their job is a delicate balance between the formal and informal influences that shape decision ...

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Keeping summer students safe on the job

It is the time of year when many municipalities hire students for summer employment. These young, enthusiastic, and oftentimes obliging short-term employees can provide a ...

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6 tips for innovation

The challenges facing cities are far-reaching and complex. Across the globe, urban and rural areas are grappling with the effects of climate change, shifting demographics, ...

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Avoiding the costs of a bad hire: How intake strategy sessions can improve your hiring process

We’re all aware that bad hires are costly. And, it’s not just the money, which can often be a six-figure loss considering time, training, onboarding, ...

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