Latest "recruitment" stories

The Oath of Office is projected on a screen behind an ROTC cadet as he takes the Oath at Clemson University, May 11, 2022.

Dear newbie: Federal leaders share advice for incoming appointees

Starting a new role in the middle of a president’s term can be particularly tough for new appointees. This advice can help.

By Molly Weisner

3 weeks ago

Federal workers seek protections from sexual misconduct at prison

BOP corrections staff say these cases exacerbate longstanding understaffing problems.

By Molly Weisner

3 weeks ago

Federal ‘Human Capital’ officers see success in bulk hiring tactics

Surge hiring has been a way for agencies to streamline their efforts and get roles filled quickly.

By Molly Weisner

8 weeks ago

HUD experience shows faster onboarding won’t fix fed recruitment woes

In op-ed, an agency employee and former union official describes recruitment issues

By Elizabeth McDargh

8 weeks ago

‘Temporary’ federal government STEM jobs can now last up to a decade

The goal is to alleviate administrative burdens on agencies that would otherwise be subject to difficulties to attracting talent for temporary projects.

By Molly Weisner

2 months ago

How US intelligence agencies can diversify secretive workforces

For organizations that often operate behind a veil of secrecy, it can be difficult to build an attractive public brand.

By Kristin Mosher and Sue Kalweit

3 months ago