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# [How a National Survey Reveals Resident Perceptions of Community Equity and Inclusion](https://blog.polco.us/polco-minute-national-survey-reveals-resident-perceptions-community-equity-inclusion)

 Written by [Polco](https://blog.polco.us/author/polco) | July 16, 2021

-The Polco Minute with Angelica Wedell-

Welcome to the Polco Minute, where you can find the latest headlines and best practices in local government and civic engagement. 

In this week’s first episode, a new study provides a rare and insightful look at equity and inclusion in US communities. Next, we explore eradicating fear in the workplace as a mission worth considering.

In the second episode, we take a look at a new study which shows how black candidates are at a disadvantage in the government hiring process. Next, we take a closer look at the nation’s premier employee survey for local governments.

### [National Survey Reveals Resident Perceptions of Community Equity and Inclusion](https://blog.polco.us/national-survey-reveals-resident-perceptions-community-equity-inclusion)

-By Michelle Kobayashi with [Polco](https://info.polco.us/)-

National Research Center (NRC) at Polco recently created a new survey on equity and inclusion. This survey helps jurisdictions assess how residents perceive measures of social cohesion and belonging in their communities. [READ MORE.](https://blog.polco.us/national-survey-reveals-resident-perceptions-community-equity-inclusion)

### [A Mission Worth Considering](https://leadershipfromthearena.wordpress.com/2021/05/24/a-mission-worth-considering/)

-By Austin Holifield with [Strategic Government Resources](https://www.governmentresource.com/)-

Is eradicating fear in the workplace a mission worth considering? [READ MORE.](https://leadershipfromthearena.wordpress.com/2021/05/24/a-mission-worth-considering/)

### [Racial Biases Persist in Public Sector Hiring. What can be done?](https://www.route-fifty.com/health-human-services/2021/05/racial-biases-persist-public-sector-hiring-what-can-be-done/174264/)

-By [RouteFifty](https://www.route-fifty.com/health-human-services/2021/05/racial-biases-persist-public-sector-hiring-what-can-be-done/174264/)-

A new study shows that Black candidates are at an enormous disadvantage in making it through the government hiring process. But states and cities are finding solutions. [READ MORE.](https://www.route-fifty.com/health-human-services/2021/05/racial-biases-persist-public-sector-hiring-what-can-be-done/174264/)

### [The Nation's Premier Employee Survey](https://info.polco.us/the-national-employee-survey)

-By [Polco](https://info.polco.us/)-

The National Employee Survey (The NES) helps you know the major issues facing employees that are crucial to smart management and policy. [READ MORE. ](https://info.polco.us/the-national-employee-survey)

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