19 episodes

Welcome to The Civil Review Podcast! The show features discussions about all things community engagement and civic data for local governments with your hosts, Angelica Wedell and Jessie O’Brien from Polco.
The podcast is inspired by our monthly newsletter, also named The Civil Review. Episodes dive into timely topics, community survey results, and analyses from our in-house data science lab, National Research Center (NRC) at Polco. NRC conducted nationwide survey studies over the past 30 years. The database lets us easily identify interesting trends and results that are most useful to government leaders. We investigate these trends further in The Civil Review Newsletter and now in the podcast!
Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

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Welcome to The Civil Review Podcast! The show features discussions about all things community engagement and civic data for local governments with your hosts, Angelica Wedell and Jessie O’Brien from Polco.
The podcast is inspired by our monthly newsletter, also named The Civil Review. Episodes dive into timely topics, community survey results, and analyses from our in-house data science lab, National Research Center (NRC) at Polco. NRC conducted nationwide survey studies over the past 30 years. The database lets us easily identify interesting trends and results that are most useful to government leaders. We investigate these trends further in The Civil Review Newsletter and now in the podcast!
Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

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    Should Local Governments Adopt AI?

    Should Local Governments Adopt AI?

    Polco recently announced its new product Polly, the first and only AI data analyst designed for the public sector. Polly is part of the AI renaissance to enhance data-driven decision-making and efficiency across all industries, including local government. Polco’s new tool addresses some valid reasons why some public sector officials may be generally hesitant to adopt AI technology. In this episode, Angelica and Jessie discuss those fears and how well-trained AI can overcome uncertainty surrounding privacy, validity, the potential for bias, and more.

    The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

    Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, AI, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

    • 32 min
    • video
    Introducing AI Data Analytics for Government

    Introducing AI Data Analytics for Government

    Polco’s new AI marks a new era of data-driven governance by making large-scale data analytics more accessible to all governments for the first time in history. Due to resource challenges, many organizations are forced to make decisions without quality data, which can have long-lasting effects on communities. To overcome this challenge, Polco merged extensive resident feedback and government performance databases into an AI system. In this webinar episode of The Civil Review Podcast, hear how Polco’s AI Data Analyst Polly technology can empower governments to make easily informed decisions.

    The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

    Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, AI, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

    • 57 min
    • video
    Transforming Workplace Culture in Local Government

    Transforming Workplace Culture in Local Government

    Workplace culture can impact organizational morale, employee engagement, staff retention, and more. In this episode of The Civil Review Podcast, Angelica and Jessie invite CultureCon co-founders to talk more about organizational culture in government. Listen for insights from guests Nick Lombardino and Zach Blumenfeld. Also hear some exclusive data from The National Employee Survey.

    The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

    Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

    • 27 min
    • video
    Remote Work in Local Gov: Yay or Nay

    Remote Work in Local Gov: Yay or Nay

    Welcome to Season 2 of The Civil Review Podcast, where Angelica and Jessie dive into the heart of municipal matters. In this episode, they're joined by North Las Vegas Public Works Director, Dale Daffern, to tackle the hot topic of remote work in the public sector. With the ongoing debate swirling, they explore the many pros and cons, from technological advancements to the specter of isolation. Is remote work a passing trend or a permanent fixture in local government? Tune in to find out as they dissect this workplace issue.

    The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

    Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

    • 41 min
    • video
    The Hard Truth About Employee Retention in Local Government

    The Hard Truth About Employee Retention in Local Government

    Local governments across the United States are challenged to retain valuable staff after experiencing leadership and employment gaps caused by the Great Resignation, older generation retirements, and changing expectations from today’s diverse workforce. How did we get here, what can we do about it, and what does the future of government work look like? Angelica and Jessie invite special guest Ron Holifield, CEO of Strategic Government Resources, for his insights in this honest and raw discussion. They also report exclusive data highlights from National Research Center at Polco.

    The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

    Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    • video
    Why Organizations Should Host Workplace Celebrations

    Why Organizations Should Host Workplace Celebrations

    We know from The National Employee Survey for local governments that a positive organizational culture matters to retention, job satisfaction, and even productivity. After all, the happier employees are with the workplace, the more engaged they likely will be.
    These characteristics are important to all organizations - including Polco. In this episode, Jessie and Angelica share their favorite holidays and workplace celebrations.

    The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

    Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

    • 38 min

Customer Reviews

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4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Aunt Nisey ,

Remote Work Yay or Nay

This was excellent! I really enjoyed the topic and timely content. I liked listening to both perspectives. Angelica and Jessie did a very thorough job. Dale offered insight as well.

jonwiersma ,

Fun, friendly, and civically educational

This podcast is conversational and makes me feel at home. It makes you think with ideas from data and experience. Recommended for the civic minded and local gov people. If you are a fan of GovLove you’ll love this too!

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