RELATED July 03, 2025 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability and Fitness” proposed rule June 23, 2025 Mad Money: The public believes the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government will harm the U.S. economy and make the country less safe June 23, 2025 Public Service Leadership Model Pocket Guide Back to Reports Work Experience Second To None: Impelling the Best to Serve September 17, 2001 The major skills imbalances and hiring freezes from downsizing in the coming surge of retirements mean fewer younger workers to replace retiring baby boomers. These trends create an opportunity for each federal agency to seize the initiative to reinvigorate recruiting and retention programs. This report, a companion piece to A Quest For Talent: Recruitment Strategies for Federal Agencies, focuses on steps agencies can take to attract and retain a new generation of talent in an environment that cultivates leadership, creates expectations for performance, and rewards that performance with ever-expanding career opportunities. Download (1m)