Government agencies at all levels are facing a talent shortage. 📉 - Baby Boomers are reaching retirement age. - Recent college graduates are not interested enough in state government jobs. - Many agencies find themselves unable to fill critical positions with skilled workers. To fill open positions and retain employees, government agencies must create a better experience throughout recruitment - before applying, during the interview stage, and after accepting the job. Use this checklist to supercharge your agency’s workforce efforts with actionable tips you can implement today. Explore Checklist: https://okt.to/4GvLFR #govjobs #govworkforce #stategov #workforce #recruitment #retention
Robert S.
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FEDERAL DVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES Part I. Pros (cont'd) Service-minded peers For the most part, the people you work with will share a similar service-focused mindset. Many work with service-forcused mindset because they want to serve the community, which aligns with their pesonal and professional goals. Meaningful work Many workers enjoy participating in career that not only effectively uses their education and skills but also contributes to greater good. Travel Some jobs allow employees to move to new locations every few years. If you love to travel and live in variety of places, this can be a benefit. Broad range No matter what education, skills or training you have, you can likely find a position that appropriately uses your qualifications and abilities. Professional development Most have the option to engage in extensive and well-planned career development training to help them advance within the government.
Robert S.
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During my 25 year federal government career, I created and directed training and mentoring programs to increase minojrity representation. As manager, EEO officer, and NTEU steward, I worked to improve working conditions, decrease discrimination, and increase salaries.
Government “workers” require a profit making worker to provide the revenue to keep them employed. The government has no money . It only has what it takes from the private sector whether by taxes borrowing or inflating the currency.
Government positions are not Always the best paying positions, no matter how hard They work!!
Born Again Academic Not Armchair Revolutionary
1wFEDERAL ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES Part I. Pros Retirement As pensions and employer-sponsored retirement benefits ecrease in private sector, this is one of the primary benefits of government work. Insurance During and after government service, you and family will benefit from full health insurance coverage, with potentially zero personal costs Stability Most enjoy long careers or choose when to leave their positions rather than facing volatility of layoffs and turnover common in private sector. Loan repayment Many Feds are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which eliminates student loan balance after meeting certain criteria. Fair pay Pay scale is transparent, there are no negotiations and no concerns over manager biases impacting earnings of government employee. Work-life balance There's very little overtime, and expectation is once you've clocked out, you should be spending time on personal pursuits or with family.