Making Government Attractive to Millennials

Estimates show that within the next decade, 75 to 80 percent of the workforce will be made up of members of the Millennial generation. Millennial recruitment is now a top priority, according to Cornerstone OnDemand's survey of executives in federal and defense agencies. The majority of agencies don't have a Millennial recruitment strategy. 22% say their agencies currently have a Millennial recruitment strategy 30% say their agencies are working on implementing a strategy for recruiting Millennials 48% say their agencies have no Millennial recruitment strategy Methods used by government agencies to successfully recruit Millennials: 78% - internships 62% - career fairs 60% - social media 57% - targeted marketing 40% - internal referrals 31% - onsite events 24% - alumni mentoring Source: Responses provided by 143 government executives in Cornerstone OnDemand's 2015 report, Building a Culture of Excellence and Engagement. What Others Have to Say About Millennials "Internships represent a powerful tool for bringing in fresh, qualified talent who can grow into leadership roles. Social media can play a role in building program awareness, and Millennial interns and employees already at an agency should be looked to for more insight on how to reach their peer group." —Building a Culture of Excellence and Engagement "Millennials are one of the most highly educated demographics in the federal workforce." —Office of Personnel Management "58% of senior government executives and 45% of GS-15s will be eligible for retirement by 2016." —Government Accountability Office.