The public and private sectors both employ part-time, full-time, seasonal and contract workers in the United States. The differentiating factor between the two is of financing and driving purpose. The ...

Every day, new updates come out of Washington, D.C. regarding the changing face of the federal government, labor, and how the largest employer sets the tone for private employers. When it comes to ...

As of 2023, nearly 20 million people are employed by the government at the state and local level. State and local government employees play a significant role in supporting and uplifting their local ...

As workers search for better opportunities and the demand for public sector workers continues to increase, accounting professionals working in the private sector should consider whether switching to a ...

Decent pay and solid benefits are among some of the top considerations in deciding to take—and keep—a job. For feds, a desire to serve others can be an even stronger draw, but the fact that government ...

State lawmakers can adopt new policies to empower workers across the public sector to come together in strong unions, negotiate for fair pay and working conditions, and train the next generation for ...