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New Hiring Platform Expedites Recruitment at Government Agencies
Filling vacancies within the Puerto Rico Department of Education (PRDE), and other government agencies, has historically been difficult. A long, tedious process, often criticized for
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Civil Service Reform: Transforming Education in Puerto Rico through Improved Hiring and Talent Management
When the Puerto Rico Department of Education announced 177 open jobs in April, it received over 8,544 applications in two weeks. How is that possible?
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UPR Students Help to Protect Property Rights on the Island
Originally published April 17, 2024. Updated June 25, 2024 to include new data In the spring of 2020, more than 100 University of Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico Needs a Strong Energy Regulator
The cornerstone of an effective energy sector is a politically independent, and sufficiently funded energy regulator. The Puerto Rico Energy Bureau (PREB) is such a
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Betting on Civil Servants: Improving Public Schools by Training & Motivating Government Employees
What makes any organization successful? People. Government is no different. The people who make government work are the civil servants. That is why the Civil
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Treasury Single Account: How Much Money Does Puerto Rico Really Have?
Every week, the Puerto Rico Treasury Department reports to the people of Puerto Rico how much money the government collected in taxes and fees, and
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Early Retirement Program for Government Employees Creates Savings for Puerto Rico
When Act 80-2020 was signed by then-Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced, it was immediately clear that the law could never be fully implemented. The law promised
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Vulnerable Municipalities Receive $30 Million to Fund Community Needs
Financially stable and sustainable municipalities are crucial for providing the services residents need and deserve. But each municipality faces different challenges and opportunities, which is
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The Foundation for Puerto Rico’s Economy
From the assembly of printed circuit boards for commercial aircraft engines to the manufacturing of contact lenses, Puerto Rico is home to an array of
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Time & Attendance Initiative Reaches Important Milestone
Ensuring that only government workers who are working get paid is an important component of fiscal responsibility. In the past, the failure to connect attendance