The federal government is struggling mightily to recruit, retain and develop the talent it needs to succeed and earn the reputation of being a “model employer.”
Agencies and their HR leaders are working to upgrade antiquated systems and processes. The new-hire process currently takes an average of 100 days to complete, double that of the private sector.
The Alliance for Digital Innovation hosted a session in Washington, D.C., on May 24 to share steps that federal agencies are taking and to develop a human capital strategy that supports public-sector institutions in a changing world. Currently, Millennials and members of Generation Z make up only 7 percent of the federal workforce.