April ILCMA Professional Development Event & Metro Luncheon

ILCMA Professional Development Event: Innovative Workplace Strategies: Lessons Learned, Tested Best Practices & New Ideas

Join us for a collaborative discussion on workplace policies and employee benefits that are shaping the future of our local municipal government. Hear firsthand insights on:

• Unlimited Paid Leave – A one-year review from Glen Cole, City of Rolling Meadows
• Remote Work in Action – How ‘s it working, several years in, from Michael Braiman, Village of Wilmette
• Retention & Employee Development – Small-community strategies from Ashley Monroe, Village of Riverside

Beyond learning from these case studies, participants will have the opportunity to share their own experiences, ideas, and best practices in an interactive session designed to spark innovation and opportunities you may consider for your organization. Walk away with fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to enhance your workplace and workforce!

Addresses ICMA Practice Area:  13 Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement

In Person Attendees:

Registration/check-in and continental breakfast begins at 9AM at NIU Naperville, E. 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL

Zoom Access:

Zoom Access information will be emailed separately, to each registrant.  Note: Access will not be sent immediately following registration, but prior to the event date.

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April Metro Luncheon: Beyond the Numbers- Strategies for recruiting, retaining, and developing municipal finance professionals.

Local governments are increasingly challenged to recruit and retain talented finance professionals amidst intense competition from the private sector, technological advancements, and an aging workforce. Drawing from the IGFOA/GFOA’s “Rethinking the Finance Officer” project, this session highlights six actionable strategies for attracting diverse talent, fostering leadership development, leveraging technology, and improving workforce retention.  Attendees will gain practical insights on flexible work arrangements, mentorship programs, career lifecycle support, automation and efficiency, cross-sector talent acquisition, and strategies to effectively promote local government finance careers. Join us to explore how these interconnected approaches can build a robust, future-ready finance team.

Presenters:

• Shayne Kavanagh- Senior Manager of Research, GFOA
• Dorothy Wisniewski- City Manager, City of Des Plaines

Addresses ICMA Practice Areas: 4 – Staff Effectiveness
6 – Strategic Leadership
13 – Human Resources Management and Workforce Engagement

In Person Attendees:

Check-in and Networking begins at 11:30 AM at NIU Naperville, 1120 Diehl Road, Naperville, IL

Lunch begins at 12 PM and the presentation begins at 12:30

Zoom Access:

Zoom Access information will be emailed separately, to each registrant. The virtual session begins at 12:30 PM.  Note: Access will not be sent immediately following registration, but prior to the event date.