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New York’s Death Grip on In-office Work is Starting to Loosen
Amid workforce crises, Eric Adams cracks open the door to “flexible” arrangements and Kathy Hochul invests in a hybrid future.
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NYC Mayor Eliminates More than 4,300 Vacant Job Openings
The positions were cut in Mayor Eric Adams' latest financial plan. The city's authorized headcount for its municipal workforce remains upwards of 300,000.
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New York City Government Lifts Residency Requirements for Some Lawyer Positions Amid Shortage
Certain attorneys have been added to a list of hard-to-recruit civil service titles that are exempt from the city’s residency rules.
Workforce
New York City’s Municipal Staffing Shortage Won’t Solve Itself
A new report from city Comptroller Brad Lander offers recommendations to address hiring and retention issues, including appointing a chief talent officer.
Management
Rat Czar Isn’t the Only Weird Government Job in New York City
The city drew attention for its job-posting with a salary up to $170,000 a year, seeking someone to take the lead combatting rats. But the rodent chief wouldn't be the only intriguing or bizarre position on the Big Apple's public sector payroll.
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New York City Will Cut Some of Its 21,000 Vacant Government Positions
As the city eliminates more unfilled jobs, its ability to hire for crucial remaining positions and retain existing employees is key.
Workforce
Could Tech Workers do Peace Corps-like Stints for New York City?
Announcing a new legal fellows program to help address a shortage of city lawyers, Mayor Eric Adams said he wants other industries to loan employees to municipal government.
Workforce
New York City Council Staff Won’t Give Up Hybrid Work Without a Fight
The council staff’s union sent a petition to Speaker Adrienne Adams calling for continued hybrid work flexibility, which is set to end on Oct. 31.
Workforce
NYC Municipal Employees Call for Hybrid Work in Face of Mayor's Return-to-Office Demands
“I’m too tired to be really angry about it anymore,” one worker said of city hall's mandatory in person work policy.
Finance
Can New York Court and Regulate the Crypto Industry at the Same Time?
Some state lawmakers are making enemies in the cryptocurrency industry as New York City Mayor Eric Adams tries to woo it.
Management
What To Know About NYC’s B-HEARD Mental Health Crisis Response Teams
The pilot program still routes most mental health calls to the police.
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Amazon Workers on Staten Island Vote to Join First Union
Self-organized workers at a large Amazon facility on Staten Island made history by voting to become the company’s first labor union.
Management
NYC Employees Eyeing the Exits as Mayor Insists on In-person Work
Mayor Eric Adams has been adamant that workers come into their offices full time. But municipal employees looking for remote work flexibility warn of a morale crisis and service slowdowns.
Digital Government
‘Real Crisis’: New York Officials Announce Cybersecurity Defense Program
State and city leaders unveil a joint cybersecurity command center.
Workforce
One State's New Unionization Movement
Starbucks, newsrooms and farms are some of the places in New York where organizing is beginning to take hold.
Emerging Tech
In New York, Cryptocurrency Industry Sees an Opening
Incoming New York City Mayor Eric Adams is just one government official in the state taking a more open-minded approach to virtual currency.
Management
New York City Gives 800K+ Noncitizens the Right to Vote
As the City Council passes a historic voting rights bill, advocates look to ensure its successful implementation.
Finance
Will New York Pull the Plug on Bitcoin Mining?
The state blocked two new power plants for not aligning with new climate goals, and environmentalists hope cryptocurrency mining plants will get the boot next.
Management
Cops at Black Lives Matter Protests Who Used 'Kettling' Tactics Could Face Suspension, Termination
New York City’s police watchdog organization suggests disciplinary action for 65 officers who employed pepper spray and corralled protestors during last summer’s protests.
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