State Workforce Report 2026: Data, Trends, and the Constraints Shaping Government Hiring

State public sector employers are navigating workforce shortages, changing applicant behavior and growing pressure to modernize hiring. Indeed’s latest public sector workforce report brings together labor market data and practical insights to help leaders understand today’s talent landscape. Explore trends in job seeker demand, skills, pay and technology that inform public-sector recruiting and workforce strategy.

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