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ACTION STRATEGIES
The interviews conducted by SLGE for this project identified six strategies to guide local governments in
building the workforce of tomorrow.
1. Reinvent human resources to become flexible, nimble, creative, can-do, strategic, and staffed by
skilled employees who champion people management issues and set the workforce agenda. The
local government manager should be a key advocate for this transformation.
2. Revamp antiquated policies and practices to meet the needs and expectations of a changing
workforce and to compete successfully in the talent race.
3. Make government an employer of choice by building a brand that tells the great story of public
service.
4. Focus on talent management, leadership development, and succession planning to prepare for
workforce transitions, build needed bench strength, and grow future leaders.
5. Create a culture that values and engages employees in meaningful ways.
6. Leverage technology, data, and automation to improve government operations and provide
employees with the tools they need to be highly productive and successful.
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