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TACKLING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TALENT SHORTAGE.

The article focuses on how local governments can address the growing talent shortage in the public sector amid shifting federal priorities. Topics include the root causes of staffing challenges such as aging workforces and weak recruitment systems, innovative solutions like centralized hiring and em...

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Published in:Public Management (00333611) Vol. 107; no. 11; pp. 16 - 20
Main Author: LEWIS, CAITLIN
Format: Article
Published: International City/County Management Association Nov2025
Subjects:
Local government
Public sector
Public services
Employee retention
Employee recruitment
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article focuses on how local governments can address the growing talent shortage in the public sector amid shifting federal priorities. Topics include the root causes of staffing challenges such as aging workforces and weak recruitment systems, innovative solutions like centralized hiring and employer branding, and opportunities to strengthen recruitment ecosystems and communication strategies to attract new generations of public servants.