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.