The Future of Public Sector Hiring

If you are looking at state or local government and wondering why hiring is so confusing and lengthy, you are not alone. This report by Work for America delves into the issues surrounding filling these vital public sector roles.

From the Frontlines 2026: Inside State and Local Government Hiring
Drawing on interviews and surveys with 70+ government HR leaders representing over 740,000 public employees, From the Frontlines 2026 identifies that even when talent is plentiful, internal systems are what hold public sector hiring back. 

Join us on Wednesday, June 3 at 1:00 PM ET for a virtual conversation with public sector and HR leaders on what the data means, what’s working, and where public sector hiring is headed next.
By Marie Koko
Marie Koko Director of Career and Employer Services