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5 memorable and creative ways to share critical government information

Dispel myths, clear up jargon and gain citizen buy-in with these creative ways to share government inform...

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5 memorable and creative ways to share critical government information – Canada

Ensure citizen buy-in and clear up jargon when your government agency creatively shares critical informat...

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How to encourage people to vote

With a minority federal government, Canadians could be going to the polls or voting by mail anytime. We o...

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How to encourage people to vote – Canada

With a minority federal government, Canadians could be going to the polls or voting by mail anytime. We o...

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6 ways to use text messaging for better staff and citizen communication – Canada

Improve staff and citizen communication using text messages. We share 6 ways to use text messaging to con...

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6 ways to use text messaging for better staff and citizen communication

Improve staff and citizen communication via texting. We offer 6 ways text messaging can help you connect ...

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5 creative ideas for parking lot utilization

Vast, empty parking lots can be quite useful for members of the community. Instead of letting them sit, w...

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5 creative ideas for parking lot utilization – Canada

If your city has unused parking lots or even unused parking spots, we offer creative ideas for transformi...

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5 tips for launching a government podcast

Reach your citizens in a new way. We share 5 tips you can implement today to help you successfully launch...

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5 tips for launching a government podcast – Canada

Connect with your citizens in a whole new way. We offer useful tips to help your public sector agency lau...

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How to create a simple online community engagement plan

Are you trying to bring together your citizens in digital spaces? We share some basic steps for crafting ...

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How to create a simple online community engagement plan – Canada

More citizen engagement creates better communities. We share steps for crafting an online community engag...

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5 co-creation tips to build better citizen participation

When you offer a new service to your community, co-creation can enhance citizen participation as you unco...

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Serve the community better with convenient service options – Canada

Creating new government service options has benefits for the community and your agency. We share three ea...

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Serve the community better with online service options

It’s time to get digital. Putting government online service options online makes citizens’ lives easi...

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Improve employee experience to boost engagement

When government workers feel their work is valued, they are more productive and engaged. Try our ideas to...

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How governments can improve employee experience to boost engagement – Canada

Engaged employees are more productive. If you’re looking for ways to show your staff their work is valu...

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Preventing brain drain in your community

Learn tips for preventing brain drain, like using promotional giveaways to advertise incentives to stay i...

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Preventing brain drain in your community – Canada

Is preventing brain drain in your community a challenge? Find out which incentives can help keep graduate...

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Branding your city—it’s more than a motto

Much the way you have to know what a product does before you can sell it, you must know the ins and outs ...

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Branding your city—it’s more than a motto – Canada

City branding requires much more than just a motto.

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How to plan a parade that’s one for the books

Whether you’re planning an entire parade or participating with your agency or department, we hope these...

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How to plan a parade that’s one for the books – Canada

If you’re tasked with planning your agency’s parade entry—or the entire parade—here are several t...

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Make your neighborhoods shine with a community cleanup

Rolling up shirt sleeves for a community cleanup can have more than just a visual impact on your communit...

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Make your neighbourhoods shine with a community cleanup – Canada

Cleaning up a community doesn’t just lower crime and add value to a neighbourhood, it also brings peopl...

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4 easy ways to reach younger constituents

Millennials, or those born between 1981 and 1996, are becoming essential stakeholders in many communities...

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4 easy ways to reach younger constituents – Canada

As the first generation raised on technology, different methods must be used to engage Millennials.

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Jump-start community growth with a neighborhood beautification project

Neighborhood beautification initiatives can attract new businesses and residents, help revitalize a neigh...

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Jump-start community growth with a neighbourhood beautification project – Canada

Starting a neighbourhood beautification initiative can have an incredibility positive impact on a communi...

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How to build buzz about public safety programs

When citizens feel unsafe in their cities, it has a direct impact on their quality of life.

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How to build buzz about public safety programs – Canada

65 percent of people are more likely to stay home after dark when they feel unsafe.

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Promote community recycling programs using eco-friendly giveaways

Get your community to up their recycling habits by increasing awareness and encouraging participation in ...

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Promote community recycling programs using eco-friendly giveaways – Canada

Recycling offers many benefits to community—it helps reduce waste, create jobs, conserve resources and ...

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3 simple ways an outcome-based approach boosts citizen involvement

Show your community is made by the people and for the people. Take an outcome-based approach and motivate...

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3 simple ways an outcome-based approach boosts citizen involvement – Ca

Evidence that actions make a difference can spark immediate change from your community. Show how using ou...

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How to rally employees after a rough customer experience

How do you help your team rebound from a poor customer experience that leaves them down and out? Boost em...

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How to rally employees after a rough customer experience – Canada

Negative customer experiences can leave the team feeling down. Learn how to boost employee morale with th...

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3 effective ways to digitally reach your constituents

Expand your social media reach by trying these tips on engaging with constituents.

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3 effective ways to digitally reach your constituents – Canada

Looking to widen your agency's social media reach? Check out these three simple and effective tips to eng...

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Three Ways to Use Storytelling in Your Communications – Canada

Storytelling is a great way for the public sector to demonstrate transparency and communicate impact. Lea...

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How to Become a Pet Friendly Community – Canada

Is your city pet friendly? Become a pet friendly community by welcoming new pets, providing plenty of out...

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How to Encourage Carpooling in Your Community

Ride sharing affords passengers with flexibility and the ability to be productive during the commute. In ...

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Attention-Winning Booth Display Ideas

Check out these attention-winning booth display ideas to promote your agency at your next job fair, busin...

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Body Camera Pros and Cons

This article discusses body camera pros and cons for government employees who face high-conflict situatio...

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How to use Instagram in government

Learn to use Instagram in government and offers practical applications, such as using it to share, define...

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Promotional Gel Pens That Help Prevent Check Fraud

Unlike ballpoint ink, gel permeates the fibers on documents making it difficult to alter. We offer promot...