With an aging workforce and shrinking budgets, federal and defense organizations face several unique challenges in building their next generation of leaders. At the top of the list of challenges is failed talent management initiatives, revealed by a new survey from talent management software firm Cornerstone OnDemand. To learn more about the survey, visit http://csod.info/1D22Iuw.

1. Top Agency Priorities
say“leadership development”is
the top priority for staff development
29%
The State of Human Capital in Federal and Defense Agencies
Morale,
Millennials,
(Non) Monetary Rewards
Biggest Challenges
Finding qualified
candidates 68%
63%Staff training
and development
Recruiting Millennials
Have a Millennial recruitment
strategy in place22%
30% Have a strategy but not
implemented yet
No strategy
48%
Millennial Recruiting Strategies
Internships
78%
62%
60%
Career fairs
Social Media
Addressing Gaps in Resources
current programs fall somewhat short or
significantly short“of where they need to be”
78%
Same investment
63%
25%
Increased investment
12%
Reduced investment
Investment in Talent
Management in 2015?
Strategies Used to Improve Engagement
Teleworking and work-time flexibility73%
63%
Non-monetary recognition
Work/life programs59%
Mentorship programs58%
Barriers to TM and Performance Goals?
Culture 80%
49%
Organizational structure
Internal collaboration
and communication 41%
Technology solutions 31%
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