Empower the people behind the mission with insights into the latest government human resources strategies and trends. Explore research on talent management, workforce development, recruitment and retention, employee experience, leadership, HR modernization, and the future of work.

Federal agencies and unions face a persistent challenge: helping employees navigate complex retirement and benefits decisions without adding budget strain. This report presents a proven, zero-cost model for delivering high-impact…
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The chart highlights long-term changes in childlessness among U.S. women aged 30–44. Since 1976, the share of women without children has generally climbed, with notable increases in the 30–34 and…
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While the job market held steady in July 2025, momentum was modest with just 73,000 jobs added. Health care and social assistance continued to show growth, even as federal government…
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GAO’s September 2025 report reviews how the Department of Defense is addressing challenges in recruiting and retaining Federal Wage System (FWS) employees—the skilled blue-collar workforce that keeps bases, depots, and…
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Strong relationships between NCOs and warrant officers shape how Soldiers learn, train, and grow across the Army’s institutional, operational, and self-development domains. This article illustrates how collaboration between these two…
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Leadership remains the heart of the Army Profession, especially as today’s strategic environment grows more complex, fast-moving, and technologically driven. This article explores why leaders must blend character, technical expertise,…
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National security hiring is uniquely unforgiving. Labor categories are rigid, award timelines wobble with bid protests and funding cycles, and a single stalled polygraph can jeopardize delivery. Traditional, linear requisition…
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Manual, paper-based HR onboarding is slowing agencies down and increasing compliance risk at a time when speed and accuracy are critical. This whitepaper explores how digital onboarding platforms consolidate documents,…
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The U.S. space economy now reaches nearly every major industry, and over half of its workforce is in STEM roles—more than double the national average. Software developers, engineers, and advanced…
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Virginia continues to refine how it supports workforce development and key industries, focusing on programs that help attract and grow businesses while improving worker skills. This review highlights the effectiveness…
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Family structures in the United States have shifted significantly over the past three decades, and this report traces how women’s living arrangements at first birth have evolved across education, race,…
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The Department of Defense is taking steps to better support military-connected families who choose homeschooling, following the recent Executive Order promoting educational freedom. A department-wide review will assess current resources,…
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This executive order outlines a national strategy to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) education across all levels of American schooling. It establishes a White House Task Force on AI Education to…
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Executive Order 14323 kicks off a government-wide overhaul of personnel vetting to strengthen national security and public trust. By streamlining investigations, modernizing policies, and improving data sharing, the order aims…
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Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face persistent challenges—limited capital, talent shortages, and lower productivity compared to larger firms. Digital services like AI, cloud computing, and e-commerce platforms are reshaping how…
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