Simoncast guest Janel Forde talks about how her department works behind the scenes to keep the engine of Illinois state government humming.(Photo courtesy of the State of Illinois / State of Illinois)

Janel L. Forde, director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, talks about how her department works behind the scenes to keep the engine of Illinois state government humming. We also discuss her vision for the future of work, a mix of remote and in-person work.

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