Early Career Talent: Building the Government Workforce of the Future

The Public Sector workforce is at a critical inflection point. While retirement waves continue to drain institutional knowledge from Government agencies, artificial intelligence (AI) is simultaneously transforming the skills required for public service. LinkedIn’s Economic Graph data reveals that Government hiring for entry-level workers has declined more sharply than in other sectors, even as the need for fresh talent intensifies.

At the same time, Gen Z workers are entering the labor market with dramatically different expectations than their predecessors, prioritizing career advancement and upskilling over the mission-driven focus that has traditionally attracted talent to the Government. In this interview, you will discover:

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  • How LinkedIn’s data differs from traditional Government data sources like the Bureau of Labor (BLS)
  • How the Government hiring different from other sectors right now
  • What values are most important to Gen Z when looking for a job

Complete the form to download our interview with Casey Weston, Senior Lead Manager, Public Policy of Economic Graph and LinkedIn.