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Talent SurgePlaybook for Rebuilding the Federal Workforce

This Playbook is intended as reference material for agency leaders, hiring managers, and human resources (HR) professionals responsible for the planning, recruiting, and hiring of a diverse, dynamic, and well-qualified Federal workforce.

Talent Surge: Playbook for Rebuilding the Federal Workforce

Connecting with Top Talent

"We are the largest employer in the nation with an incredible mission. Let's continue to hire great people and equip them to do amazing things in public service."

Kiran Ahuja, Director, U.S. Office of Personnel Management

Plan

Identify how the agency will find, attract, develop, and retain the required workforce, and make budgetary and resource decisions to support these efforts.

Recruit

Recruitment is an ongoing process requiring attention even at times when the agency is not actively seeking to fill jobs.

Assess

Effective applicant assessments are critical to identifying qualified candidates who are capable of effectively performing the duties of the position.

Hire

Review and utilize the full range of existing hiring authorities available to support specific hiring needs.

Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Recruitment and retention strategies both play a role in the competition for top talent.