Government, Public Administration, Policy, and Law

Careers in this community are for individuals interested in public service, the political processpublic policy and administrationnonprofit administration and the law.

A few examples of career pathways include: activists, advocacy, analysts, community organizers, consulting, finance and budgeting, international development, legal, politics, nonprofit, public affairs, public policy, researchers, and local, state, tribal, federal, or international organizations.

 

(Re)Introducing the Nonprofit Salary Explorer | Your Go-To Compensation Tool

Equity, negotiation, counter-offers, wage gaps, cost-of-living … the list goes on! Considering the breadth of topics and frequently asked questions that fall within the “salaries” category, it seems like it’s always a good time to discuss compensation. 

And here at …

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This Recruiter Shares How a Commitment to Public Service Has Impacted Her Career

Not everyone places “making an impact” at the top of their list when looking for their next role. However, Grace Fidalgo, a sourcing recruiter with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, was looking for exactly that when it was her time to …

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Tech on the Go: Ethics in Web Development

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Ethics in web design isn’t just about avoiding risk and mitigating harm. Anyone involved with bringing a product, service, or…

Accounting Ethics

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For both public and private businesses, timely and accurate financial reports are a vital part of communicating your company’s health.…

CIPP/US Cert Prep: 3 Government and Court Access to Information

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The United States restricts government and court access to private sector information. These regulations protect citizens from unfair prosecution and…

CIPP/US Cert Prep: 5 State Privacy Laws

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In the world of privacy, the federal and state governments of the United States have overlapping authority. As a privacy…

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Essential Training (2020)

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The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) is the first major privacy act to come out of the United States. Instructor…

Tech Ethics: Avoiding Unintended Consequences

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Both users and creators of technology are starting to notice projects with a troubling lack of ethical considerations. News headlines…

Business Ethics

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Ethical behavior is critical to the success of your career and your company. But ethics are not always black and…

Leadership Ethics

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Today’s headlines are rife with stories of corporate corruption. These incidents are often pinned on the decision-makers at the top—and…

Copyright for Photographers

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The intersection of photography and law is a complex place. At one of those crossroads lies copyright. Many photographers aren’t…

Protecting Yourself as a Content Creator

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Protect yourself and your online content by understanding how copyright law applies to the world of social media and Creator…

Influence versus Manipulation: The Ethics of Persuasion

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Success in business depends on being able to get your viewpoint heard and your ideas taken seriously. So how do…

GDPR Compliance: Essential Training

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The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a privacy-related regulation in the EU that became active and enforceable in May…

Tech on the Go: Ethics in Cybersecurity

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Never before has there been so much power available literally at your fingertips—from a computer, mobile phone, or tablet. That’s…

Business Law for Managers

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Business Ethics for Sales Professionals

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Copyright for Creatives: Protecting Your Work

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Many creative people are familiar with the frustrating experience of discovering that their work is being used online without their…

Music Law: Copyrighting a Song

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Registering a copyright to a song is not the easiest process, but it’s helpful for songwriters. It preserves your legal…

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