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Like the private sector, counties are adjusting to movement in the labor force by opening new opportunities, being more flexible about working conditions, caring for teammates and rethinking recruiting.
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County Countdown – April, 22, 2024
Every other week, NACo’s County Countdown reviews top federal policy advocacy items with an eye towards counties and the intergovernmental partnership.