Survey: Federal agencies stressed, HR policy isn't helping

Federal Times: Researchers at Vanderbilt University are calling for agencies to modernize recruitment and retention policies after a survey of more than 3,500 federal executives showed a number of agencies are having trouble hiring and holding on to top talent.

"Overall, the federal workforce is capable, but under stress," according the Survey on the Future of Government Service, released Thursday. "Federal executives report difficulty recruiting and retaining the best employees. Furthermore, merit is often not sufficiently incorporated into promotions and, especially, dismissals."

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