by Jessica Deakyne | Feb 25, 2026 | Coaching & Training, Leadership Development & Support
Here’s the scenario: You decided to apply for a new role, and out of the many people who applied for that promotional opportunity you find yourself selected to show them your stuff during an in-person panel interview. You notice as you book your interview there are...
by Nancy Kaiser | Feb 17, 2026 | Recreation, Parks, & Community Services, Recruitment
The most important part of a Park and Recreation department, aside from the infrastructure, is the people who staff it. In the early months of the year, public agencies across the country, and particularly in California, begin recruiting and hiring their seasonal and...
by Michael Egan | Feb 17, 2026 | Consultant Spotlight, Human Resources Services
Patty Francisco, Ph.D is an MRG affiliated consultant with over 30 years of public sector human resources experience serving municipal clients in the Southern California region. Patty received her Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the University of...
by Julie Mares | Feb 5, 2026 | Ask Mary
I’m a City Manager in California and have been frustrated by the level of performance feedback I receive from my Council. I’ve been in the role for three years and have completed two evaluations, both of which were very positive, but also so vague that they weren’t...
