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Survey Closed – We Heard From Over 1600 Canadian Public Servants
We are excited to share that more than 1,600 Canadian public servants participated in our research examining Public Service Motivation (PSM), resilience to change, job satisfaction, and burnout. Public servants are driven by a desire to serve others and contribute to the public good. Following the significant workplace changes brought
Public Service in Times of Uncertainty – Invitation to Participate in a Research Study
Public Service in Times of Uncertainty Government employees across the country have experienced significant workplace changes in recent years—remote and hybrid work shifts, evolving policies, and changing organizational structures. This study seeks to better understand how these developments are shaping the experiences, motivations, and perceptions of Canadian public servants. Who
Survey Roll Out and Prize Winner
Two graduates from Dalhousie University’s Master of Public Administration program, Alec Brooks and Payton Nicol, recently partnered with faculty member Dominika Wranik to conduct a student survey exploring the key factors shaping Gen Z’s preferences for careers in different sectors.
The Conversation: From boomers to Gen Z – How to Solve the Public Sector Succession Crisis
Two (soon-to-be) graduates from Dalhousie University’s Master of Public Administration program, Alec Brooks and Payton Nicol recently published a joint article with Dominika Wranik outlining three key factors shaping Gen Z’s interest in government careers.
New Funding to Study Public Sector Attraction Among Youth
We are delighted to announce that our research project proposal, “Employment Sector and Career Preferences Among Generation Z Youth in Canada, Germany, and Poland,” has been selected for funding by the Global Research Seed Fund Review Committee.
Publication Announcement: Strengthening Morale and Motivation in Canada’s Public Service
In their article, Strengthening Morale and Motivation in the Public Service in Turbulent Times, Levasseur, Rounce, and Wranik (2024) address the critical issue of declining motivation and morale in Canada’s public service.
The Conversation: The Promises and Risks of Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency
In The Conversation, Dominika Wranik, Nachum Gabler, and Vurain Tabvuma argue that reducing bureaucracy could benefit taxpayers and public sector workers by improving efficiency and trust. However, they caution against extreme cuts that could undermine government services.
Open Think Blogs by Nachum Gabler
Nachum Gabler, an Interdisciplinary Public Administration PhD candidate (Class of ’27), explores what motivates public servants—not only to choose their careers but also to show up every day with purpose.
Navigating Remote Work: Unique Challenges for Public Sector Employees Highlighted in The Conversation
The Conversation recently published an insightful article written by Dominika Wranik and Nachum Gabler which explores the distinct challenges faced by public sector employees in adapting to remote work.