The Crisis of an Aging Government Workforce
Last year, only 24 percent government workers were between the ages of 20 and 35. Attract young talent by championing these four millennial-approved values.
Posts Tagged: Hiring
A Case for Martians and Red Tape
As things move forward, you may be surprised to learn that the foe of your daily accomplishments, sometimes known under the alias “red tape,” is going to serve as an integral system of checks and balances in all that transpires with any agency reorganization.
Equipping the Federal Workforce for Mission Success: It Starts with the Right Technology
To achieve end-to-end transformation across a diverse workforce, employees need devices that maximize productivity.
The Likeability Factor in Hiring
Numerous studies point to the same trend: that recruiters tend to hire the applicants with whom they have the most in common.
Recruiting and Retaining Employees in the Public Sector
Agencies understand that delivering services to the people they serve requires staff who understand and are passionate about that mission. Recruiting and retaining talent is important to the success of government organizations in providing these services.
Maine CIO Talks Cybersecurity Recruiting, Hiring, Partnerships
Maine CIO Jim Smith is collaborating with academia and the private sector to improve how the state grooms, recruits and hires IT and cyber professionals.
Why Your City Should Create Talent, Not Just Attract It
Prioritizing attracting talent over growing it locally is like running on a treadmill hoping you’ll win the marathon. Instead, government officials and community leaders should prioritize accessible training opportunities for individuals already living in the region.
Why Federal Agencies Should Hire Non-Traditional Candidates
Learn why employers are reshaping their hiring process for non-traditional candidates and why federal agencies should do the same.
The Need for an Effective Talent Strategy
Public safety organizations need an effective talent strategy to hire a diverse workforce, attract and retain new talent, improve knowledge transfer from experienced to younger employees, establish focus and accountability, motivate and reward employees, and implement effective succession planning. It’s a way for leaders and HR to work together to define mission objectives and optimize… Read more »
What We Saw at Last Week’s Federal Tech/Cyber Job Fair
Three main takeaways from the first-of-its-kind government job fair held in Silver Spring on Nov. 6.