Public Sector

Higher education faces major challenges in recruiting and retaining staff. HR and campus leaders must innovate, focusing on more than pay and flexibility.

In his analysis of the post-pandemic public sector workforce, Bob Lavigna underscores the transformative shift in employee expectations for flexibility, voice, and well-being, against a backdrop of widespread vacancies and high turnover rates.

In continuation of our partner series "What's Trending in Talent Acquisition?" Bob Lavigna, industry fellow for the public sector at UKG, discusses talent acquisition trends in the public sector. 

Bob Lavigna, industry marketing fellow for the public sector at UKG, discusses the challenges facing the public sector's workforce crisis, and the long-term solution to fixing the problem.

UKG is hosting its annual Industry Insights Digital Summit this Thursday, September 14, where the focus will be on how to empower your people with the data they need to make informed decisions, optimize performance, and achieve better outcomes. This free, half-day, virtual event is packed with thought leadership, expert-led sessions, and networking opportunities. The content covers the trends and issues that matter most to your industry, so you’ll walk away with new ideas and strategies to help your organization — and your people — thrive. 

We're continuing the UKG Workforce Institute’s new series, Industry Insights, featuring practical strategies for professionals in specific industries, written by subject-matter experts in those industries.

Public sector HR professionals face challenges today that have only intensified since the onset of the pandemic. Employee expectations have shifted, requiring government and education HR leaders to shift along with them — not only to ensure that essential roles are filled and services are delivered, but also to become a company where people aspire to work. 

Today’s post continues our new Industry Insights series with a guest contribution from Tasha Yohan, industry marketing manager for K-12 and higher education at UKG.

Alex Smith, CHRO of The City of Memphis, makes her first contribution for The Workforce Institute in a two-part series on servant leadership.

Job seekers and employees today are increasingly focused on finding purpose in what they do. Read how promoting the mission-driven nature of working in the public sector can help educational institutions and government agencies find and retain the best talent in this new world of work.