Tim McManus

Government Recruiters Face Uphill Battle Attracting STEM Graduates

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Federal agencies looking to attract the next generation of technically-inclined leaders have their work cut out for them, but may also have a window of opportunity, according to new analysis of college students’ plans released this week by the Partnership for Public Service.

Based on a survey of 35,401 students from 599 colleges and universities across the nation, the Partnership found that just 6% of students intend to work in federal, state or local government–and the percentage was even lower among students majoring in technical areas. Keep reading →

 /  Published February 7, 2012 at 1:32 PM

Who’s Leaving Now? Understanding Your Agency’s Attrition

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There has been a big focus on improving federal recruitment and hiring during the past two years, particularly for some mission-critical occupations. But this is only half the battle. More than ever, federal agencies must also spend time, attention and resources to retain key talent.

Employee attrition in the federal government historically has been quite low, but ignoring the importance of employee turnover, particularly in an environment of budget cuts and hiring constraints, would be a mistake for government managers, workforce planners and human resources professionals. Keep reading →

 /  Published January 20, 2012 at 8:00 AM

What Football Highlights Can Teach Government: Recognize The Big Plays Of Federal Employees

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I’ve watched a lot of football games over the years, but it wasn’t until this weekend that I fully realized just how obsessed we are with the highlight reels of acrobatic catches, elusive runs and bone-jarring tackles.

Too bad the same recognition can’t be bestowed on federal workers and the big plays they make every day. Keep reading →

 /  Published September 29, 2011 at 3:27 PM

The Best And Worst Agencies To Start A Federal Career

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Apparently, twenty-somethings who work for the VA love their jobs.

This is among the insights in a new report from the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte based on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) 2010 employee survey. Keep reading →

 /  Published September 12, 2011 at 2:00 PM