- Emphasis on decision-making in government, need for virtual meetings instead of asynchronous work
- Could either diversify or halt diversification efforts 
- Varies depending on reach and access to technology
- Complexities of elections

Applications: Remote Local Government Work

Remote workplace design in local governments has several key characteristics and effects:
- It improves technology access for all workers.
- It allows local leaders to be more innovative in responding to changing conditions.
- It makes workers more adaptable to current issues.
- It is more frequently implemented in small towns and rural areas.

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- Local government's goals are similar to those of nonprofits, and are usually harder to quantify, accommodating organizational design. 
- They are more intrinsically motivated more than for-profits who are monetarily motivated, and sometimes no direct public accountability
- Local government organizations are legally required to use formal/open recruiting methods, limiting recruiting new employees through friendship/family, and they might have efficiency wages to motivate their employees
- They are similar to nonprofits in that they tend to delegate decisions to employees rather than just a manager.



Local Government Workplace Organization and Goals

- Less money towards technology (already difficult budget)
- Increased in-person connection
- Tends to have more burnout, harder to recruit

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