RECRUIT TOP TALENT WITH NACo JOB BOARD
Good employees are crucial to getting the job done. Through our online career center, NACo provides a hub for counties to find the right people to fill staffing vacancies. Learn more: visit jobs.naco.org today
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45 YEAR PARTNERS: NATIONWIDE & NACo RETIREMENT PLANS
NACo and Nationwide have partnered for 45 years to bring innovative retirement solutions and a deferred compensation program focused on the public employees. (More on page 4)
CELEBRATING COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH
NACo Recognizes the Contributions of Public Sector Workforces During the Month of April
National County Government Month (NCGM), held each April, is an annual celebration of county governments, their employees, and the important work performed by selfless public servants. Since 1991, the National Association of Counties (NACo) has encouraged counties to actively promote county roles and responsibilities in serving their residents
During the month of April, your county can utilize this excellent opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of county employees This month, consider planning events centered around your teams, get involved in the community through volunteering or other engagement, or use social media or other visibility platforms to express gratitude to your workforce for all that they do each day. (Cont. on page 2)
March is National Procurement Month NEW COOPERATIVE
AVAILABLE TO COUNTIES
WBCP, Inc has been awarded Public Promise Procurement’s competitively-bid, single-award contract for executive recruiting services and talent evaluation (More on page 2)
While March may be National Procurement Month, your organization can access our nationally-negotiated savings every day. As a government procurement solution powered by NACo, Public Promise Procurement leverages the buying power of the 90,000+ public jurisdictions all across the country to offer premier solutions with the best overall value for counties and taxpayers. (Cont. on page 3)
NACo High Performance Leadership Academy Enrolling April Cohort Now
The NACo High Performance Leadership Academy is a virtual 12-week program with proven outcomes equipping frontline county professionals with practical leadership skills
WORKFORCE NETWORK
COUNTY GOVERNMENT MONTH
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There is the adage, “If you’ve seen one county, you’ve seen one county.” At NACo EDGE, our team appreciates the uniqueness of each member That is why our mission to help strengthen communities starts with your most important asset...the people.
Through initiatives powered by NACo and built for counties, EDGE continues to champion cost-saving solutions focused on strengthening people, purchasing, and performance That means improving recruitment and retention efforts through best-in-class voluntary benefits like student debt relief for public servants, lowering Rx healthcare costs through our pharmacy benefit management (PBM) coalition, engaging employees with training to develop leadership skills, creating a stigmafree culture promoting mental wellbeing, or helping your employees prepare for and live comfortably in retirement, look no further than NACo EDGE.
Learn more about the sustained value of EDGE:
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NACo Retirement Solutions with Nationwide® Public Promise Insurance Public Promise Procurement
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EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT
NACo Public Promise Procurement is proud to announce our newest and innovative single-award contract with WBCP, Inc for recruitment services enabling public agencies to more easily hire for key positions in local government.
WBCP, Inc provides access to professional solutions giving public agencies premier executive recruitment, talent evaluation and acquisition, and consulting services in obtaining a talented and motivated workforce
Recruitment Services:
Advertising & Headhunting
Candidate Profile Development
Stakeholder Engagement
Resume Review
Shortlisting of Candidates
Interview Scheduling
Background & Reference Checks
Placement Guarantee
Visit publicpromiseprocurement.org to register with the cooperative today.
HELP YOUR EMPLOYEES ERASE STUDENT DEBT
Did you know that over 9 million public service workers, including full-time county employees, are eligible for student debt forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program?
Yet, fewer than 2% have received relief, and only 15% have submitted the required forms to access this benefit. The real question is: Are they aware of it? Are they maximizing their student debt forgiveness?
Through NACo Public Promise Insurance and our partnership with Savi, the average employee payment savings is $156 per month or $28,308 in lifetime savings.
Learn more at publicpromiseinsurance.org.
SAVING MILLIONS: NACO PBM
NACo’s Public Promise Insurance Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) Coalition is helping counties save millions on employee health plan prescription drug costs. Our recent partnership with Mecklenburg County, N.C. is projected to save $7-8 million by joining the NACo PBM coalition. Kern County, CA and Maricopa County, AZ have also signed on with projected savings of 15% 30%. This offering, through NACo’s Public Promise Insurance, in partnership with CVS Caremark, provides counties with powerful costsavings and multi-year pricing guarantees to combat rising Rx costs.
Is your county self-insuring its Rx health plan? Contact us to receive a complimentary analysis of potential savings with NACo’s PBM today.
WED , APRIL 9, 2025 | 2:00-3:00PM ET
Webinar: The Current State of Student Debt & Forgiveness Advisory from Savi: With changes to the U.S. Department of Education announced by the White House, DOE is attempting to begin the process of altering the eligibility terms of PSLF However, this process will likely take months to complete and has no immediate impact. – Join this upcoming information session as Savi monitors the situation closely to help borrowers navigate any changes.
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Help Your Employees Prepare For & Live Comfortably In Retirement
Program Flexibility
Improve Recruitment & Retention
Dedicated Support for benefits/HR managers & plan members
Lifetime Income suite guarantees retirement income if markets shift
Visit egde.naco.org today.
Student Scholarship Opportunity Offered by NACo and Nationwide
For the 25th year, the NACo Deferred Compensation Program is offering $2,500 college scholarships for four high school seniors
Eligibility: This opportunity will be offered to children and grandchildren of current county employees with a funded 457(b) plan in the NACo Deferred Compensation Program.
Learn more or apply online today at nrsforu.com/scholarship by April 30.
BECOME PART OF THE NACo WORKFORCE NETWORK
The NACo Workforce Network provides a platform to share resources, best practices and learning opportunities around human resources and benefits, working towards the shared goal of attracting and retaining a talented public service workforce.
In a collaborative network of your peers, County Administrators, HR professionals and Benefits Managers can workshop shared areas of concern and utilize other members’ experiences to solve challenges. Membership is free. naco.org/program/naco-workforce-network
“My county has been in partnership with Nationwide for over 20 years. It’s a great service, it’s a great product, and the first day I signed up for the plan.”
John Manson IV, DeKalb County, Ga.
