Governing at the Intersection of People and Technology

To learn more about the difficulties some state and local leaders face in hiring, retaining, and equipping appropriately trained and educated personnel, GBC examined the public employee landscape.

Despite the growth of state and local government budgets following a post-recession slump, many agencies still struggle to attract and retain skilled workers. Competition from the private sector and lingering technological shortcomings are a few of the pressure factors. Still, there is much that can be done even under the constraints faced by public sector organizations. 

Download this GBC Issue Brief to learn more about:

  • How geographic and demographic factors impact workers' employment decisions
  • Tips and tools used by agency leaders to mitigate challenges in public sector talent management
  • What state and local government can do to maximize the existing workforce