Read more about the article Montgomery County Govt National Leader in Workplace Mental Health
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Montgomery County Govt National Leader in Workplace Mental Health

Montgomery County Government has been recognized as a national leader in employee mental health and well-being, earning the 2025 Gold Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America (MHA). This marks the third consecutive year the County has received this prestigious certification. The Bell Seal is a national certification program that annually recognizes a select group of employers committed to fostering mentally healthy work environments. The Gold Bell Seal is the second-highest designation…

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May 29, 2025
Read more about the article Job Growth Mixed in April: Federal Cuts Offset Local Gains
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Job Growth Mixed in April: Federal Cuts Offset Local Gains

Maryland’s job market is showing signs of resilience, but federal workforce cuts are clouding the overall picture.  Maryland added 2,300 jobs in April 2025, a modest gain shaped by growth in the private sector and state and local government employment. However, this progress was tempered by the loss of 2,600 federal jobs. While some federal influence has yet to be reflected in the numbers, such as administrative leave and buyouts, the effects are already visible…

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May 29, 2025
Read more about the article How Pennsylvania Is Shrinking Time-to-Hire
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How Pennsylvania Is Shrinking Time-to-Hire

In Pennsylvania, state leaders are using AI and data to speed up hiring to compete with the private sector's faster timelines. To tackle workforce shortages and fill government positions faster, Pennsylvania has launched a multifaceted effort to modernize its hiring process. The state’s Office of Administration is combining data analytics, applicant tracking dashboards, and generative AI tools like ChatGPT Enterprise to streamline key hiring steps. Since Governor Josh Shapiro took office in 2023, the average…

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May 20, 2025
Read more about the article Maryland Corps/Service Year Option: Apply by June 1
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Maryland Corps/Service Year Option: Apply by June 1

Maryland’s Service Year and Corps programs are connecting purpose-driven talent with employers ready to shape the state’s future workforce. The next application deadline is June 1st. As previously covered by MACo, the Service Year Option program provides recent Maryland high school graduates, GED recipients, or those who have earned a high school completion certificate the opportunity to spend at least nine months with partnering organizations that support their growth and development. In turn, the opportunities…

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May 15, 2025
Read more about the article Workplace Heat Protections Aim to Prevent Tragedies in Maryland’s Hottest Months
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Workplace Heat Protections Aim to Prevent Tragedies in Maryland’s Hottest Months

After a deadly 2024 heat season, Maryland is heading into summer with new heat safety protections designed to prevent on-the-job illnesses and fatalities due to extreme heat. As reported by Maryland Matters, last year, 27 Marylanders died from heat-related illnesses. In response, the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health (MOSH) division finalized new regulations last fall that require employers to take proactive steps when temperatures climb. Maryland's Heat Illness Prevention Standards require employers to protect workers…

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May 14, 2025
Read more about the article Navigating the Automation Wave and Its Effects on the Workforce
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Navigating the Automation Wave and Its Effects on the Workforce

As automation and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to evolve, public and private employers must prepare for workforce shifts that could reshape communities and economies. A new report from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) warns that more than 19 million US jobs, or roughly one in eight, face a high or very high risk of near-term displacement due to automation. SHRM analyzed over 800 occupations from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and found that…

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May 12, 2025
Read more about the article FAMLI Freeze: What the Latest Delay Means for Local Governments
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FAMLI Freeze: What the Latest Delay Means for Local Governments

Maryland’s paid family leave program was delayed once more as counties secured key changes, but the path forward still depends on upcoming actions from the State. Three takeaways The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill in the 2025 legislative session to delay the Time to Care Act / Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. The bill did include a provision requested by MACo and the Collaborative to exclude local government employers from having to…

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May 7, 2025
Read more about the article Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Seeks Host Site Partners
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Maryland Corps/Service Year Option Seeks Host Site Partners

The Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation's Service Year Option program provides Maryland students who have earned a high school completion certificate a chance to spend time working with partnering organizations that support their growth and development. Sign up to be a host partner today! What is the Maryland Corps/Service Year Option? The Service Year Option program provides recent Maryland high school graduates, GED recipients, or those who have earned a high school completion…

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May 1, 2025
Read more about the article Family Leave Updates — Webinar May 5, Register Today
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Family Leave Updates — Webinar May 5, Register Today

As the State delays its Family Leave program, MACo and its partners will host a webinar to discuss the process ahead, both generally and for those counties joining a Collaborative to meet these needs through a joint private alternative option. As reported earlier on Conduit Street, the Maryland Department of Labor (DOL) is delaying the implementation of Maryland’s Time to Care Act (TCA) for 18 months. The General Assembly passed HB 102, which included the delay.…

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April 28, 2025
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