The Civil Review Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

National Research Center at Polco reports that engaging employees and building positive workplace experiences and relationships mean a lot to retention. So in this episode, Jessie and Angelica invite their own teammates to discuss the collaborative environment at Polco. They also discuss local government teams and why workplace assessments are so important. Special guest speakers include Polco VP of Marketing Jonathan Wiersma and Director of Strategic Partnerships Chanté Martin.

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.

Leadership lessons can come from surprising sources … including our household pets! Since dogs are the most common pet in the US, this episode explores how dog ownership can help us improve patience, flexibility, clear communication, and setting reasonable expectations. Angelica and Jessie invite special guest speaker Chanté Martin, Polco Director of Strategic Partnerships, to tell us about her dog, her background working in local government, and how those experiences impact workplace leadership. You’ll also hear heartwarming stories about Chanté’s doodle Kosmo, Jessie’s pup Olive, and Angelica’s dogs Beau and Penny.

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.

Your survey is complete. Now what? There are several ways to effectively use survey results and other community data to make informed decisions with confidence. Jessie and Angelica run through the Six E’s of Action that can help governments incorporate public input throughout the policy lifecycle.

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.

Research shows the more connected communities are, the more resilient they are as well. So, to look deeper at social trust, NRC released a poll with two questions regarding neighborliness. Jessie and Angelica discuss neighborliness in their own communities. They also reveal the most and least neighborly states, according to survey results.

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.