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Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: My City Manager Isn’t Engaged With Staff

City Managers must stay engaged with city staff. This "Ask Mary" advice column offers tips to a writer from the...

MRG Celebrates Municipal Leaders at MMANC Conference 2025

MRG reflects on the MMANC Annual Conference...

Taking the “Ick” Out of Networking

Networking is a critical skill for leaders, especially in the public sector. Learn key skills from MRG COO Jess Deakyne....
Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: Our City Manager is Retiring. I’m Worried His Work Will Be Undone.

In this Ask Mary column, a City employee is worried that their City Manager's projects will suffer after his retirement....
MRG at MMANC Annual Conference 2025

We Can’t Wait to See You At The MMANC Annual Conference 2025!

Are you going to the annual Municipal Managers Association of Northern California (MMANC) Conference this year? If so, we’d love...

Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: Should Department Head Meetings Be A Vent Session?

In this month's Ask Mary, a City Manager seeks advice about venting to employees in their city....
Ask Mary - An HR Advice Column

Ask Mary: How Can I Manage My HR Director’s Performance?

Mary gives advice about managing HR director performance....

Tune Up Your Team with Organizational Assessments

HR expert Patty Francisco, PhD shares advice for HR Directors who need a second look at their organizational challenges....
Shirley Concolino

Policy Deserts: How A Lack of Policy Puts Your Agency At Risk

HR Expert Shirley Concolino shares advice on how HR departments can catch up on policy development for local governments projects....

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