NACo Workforce Network
Counties offer competitive benefits and enriching career experiences, but nevertheless face a workforce shortage to the tune of 100,000 jobs nationwide. The NACo Workforce Network provides a platform to share resources, best practices and learning opportunities around human resources and benefits, working towards the shared goal of attracting and retaining a talented public service workforce.
The Workforce Network engages around three pillars:
- Engagement: onboarding, culture, values, alignment, work-life fulfillment
- Talent Management: talent acquisition and retention, compensation, benefits, career development, performance management, rewards and recognition, health and wealth management
- Workforce Trends: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), demographics, succession planning, goals, job descriptions, policies, survey results
We encourage County Administrators, HR professionals and Benefits Professionals to join the Workforce Network. Membership is free.
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Podcast: Developing your county workforce
Counties are finding a renewed interest in professional development as a feature of their careers.
Professional Development Academy and National Association of Counties launch expanded partnership to support local government leaders
Professional Development Academy and NACo expand their partnership to train 10,000 more county leaders, equipping officials with critical leadership and tech skills.
AI offers counties potential for hiring, retention
Despite employees’ concerns over the disruptive potential of artificial intelligence adoption in the job market, workforce professionals maintain optimism that the technology, still in its infancy, could lead to better services and products from the public sector.
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NACo Technology Guide for County Leaders: Workforce
Social Security: The Choice of a Lifetime
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET
The Nationwide Retirement Institute is here to provide county staff and retirees clarity regarding key retirement topics. As we start to think about our retirement, questions come up -- which is why Nationwide has created a range of helpful presentations to provide some answers.
One of the most important decisions you'll make regarding your retirement income is when to file for Social Security benefits. Get informed about your options; doing so could mean a difference of hundreds of thousands of dollars over the years.
This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.
View other upcoming Nationwide webinars here.