Navigating the Public Sector Labor Market: Key Insights from LinkedIn

The U.S. labor market is undergoing a transformation as a growing wave of retirements reshapes the workforce across the Public Sector. According to LinkedIn’s Economic Graph, currently about four c-career transitions occur per minute in the Public Sector and eight retirements per minute are projected in 2026.

Many of these experienced workers will be leaving sectors that are already grappling with persistent talent shortages. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are transforming how Government agencies operate. In this interview, you will discover:

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  • What are the most common destinations for Government workers who leave
  • How knowledge workers using AI at work today
  • How exposed the Public Sector overall to AI displacement

Complete the form to download our interview with Kory Kantenga, Head of Economics, Americas of LinkedIn Economic Graph Research Institute.