As the baby boomer generation now reaches retirement, there will be significant implications for most sectors in economies of the developed world. Few sectors are more highly impacted by the aging population than government. On the one hand, policymakers must develop public policies and programs to ensure everything from adequate health care for seniors to better transit options. Government itself faces a rapidly aging workforce: the civil service is aging more quickly than other sectors.

This report discusses what effects the talent gap will have on governmental institutions and what strategies should be taken to soften the impact.

Managing the implications of an aging population is a high priority for Deloitte member firms. This report is part of the Deloitte Public Sector industry group's "Aging Snapshots" series, a collection of briefs that examine issues and challenges related to the aging population.

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