Government work forces are getting older and preparing for retirement. In many states, for example, the average state employee is more than 10 years older than in the private sector. Meanwhile, a shrinking talent pool overall means government organizations will face increasingly stiff competition for talented workers from the private and nonprofit sectors. At the same time, the skill sets needed by government organizations are becoming more sophisticated.

This report  provides guidance on how to beat the coming talent crisis by modernizing outdated hiring and firing policies. It also includes examples of innovative solutions from:

• The Government Accountability Office
• The Department of Defense
• The San Jose, CA, Employment Services Department
• The U.S. Government’s IT Workforce Initiative
• Seattle Public Utilities

To learn more, download the full report from the "attachments" section at the bottom of the page.

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Services: U.S. State and Federal Government