Staffers at Nebraska economic development agency express low confidence in its leaders
LINCOLN — In a survey of Nebraska Economic Development staff, roughly half of the current workers heavily criticized the department’s leadership, claiming management cares more about budget cuts and downsizing than taking care of their employees. “Some days I feel like I could write a 10-page paper on all the ways the agency/organization lack the […]
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