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Heather Kerrigan

GOVERNING contributor

Heather Kerrigan is the author of GOVERNING's Public Workforce newsletter. Prior to joining GOVERNING in 2006, she worked in the Office of Congressman Ron Kind of Wisconsin.

Policy

Facing Competition and Disruption, IT Job Classifications Get a Reboot

Governments are ditching the one-size-fits-all technology job classification system.

January 20, 2017
· Heather Kerrigan
Digital Communities

How Denver's Attracting Top Private-Sector Talent from Places Like Chipotle

The city's new hiring approach has inspired many to take big pay cuts to work in government.

October 24, 2014
· Heather Kerrigan
Broadband and Network

How Pennsylvania Is Helping New Hires Get to Work Faster

Pennsylvania is saving $1 million a year and getting rid of the lag time when people start new jobs.

July 28, 2014
· Heather Kerrigan
Public Safety

Small Town PD Boasts Big City Social Media Following

The Police Department in Brimfield, Ohio, enforces the law for a mere 10,000 townspeople, but boasts nearly 90,000 Facebook likes, second only to New York City.

October 11, 2013
· Heather Kerrigan