Creating a Dynamic Federal Workforce
Introduction Federal Government will face a changing workforce of millennials (born between ) Millennials emphasize work flexibility and advancement over salary and benefits. Millennials job hop more than previous generations
Characteristics of Millennials Millennials are more mobile in their careers because: ◦Care about technical skills and career development ◦Care more about advancement opportunities rather than retirement and benefits ◦Value lifestyle and workplace flexibility over salary ◦View as “free agents”
Problem High cost of recruitment and training of new talent ◦$15,000-25,000 cost to replace a millennial Losing millennials increase workload and stress of current employees
Solutions Workplace flexibility Mentoring Programs Internal development Internal hiring and promotions Performance based salary reward system Incentives ◦Education reimbursement ◦Relocation opportunities ◦Strong family support/ daycare