By fostering an environment that embraces strategic foresight and innovation, however, public sector organizations can not only overcome said challenges, but they can also begin to cultivate an affinity for the mission of the city, county, school system, or state their employees serve. This helps employees to connect more strongly with the value they provide to their communities.
Workforce engagement and succession planning are also crucial areas for development, as they establish a sense of community and professional respect within the organization. By engaging employees more fully and implementing forward-thinking solutions, public sector employers can better meet the multi-faceted challenges they face.
Key highlights
Our research found that the top priorities for public entity organizations include:
- Utilizing a coordinated use of manager training and technology to increase efficiency and improve the employee experience
- Helping employees connect with supportive resources and services to promote employee mental and emotional wellbeing
- Boosting employee career satisfaction through skill building, paired with enhanced communication and inclusion
- Offering dedicated resources and educational opportunities to help prompt smart spending, savings and financial stability
As part of our Workforce Trends Report Series, Gallagher's Public Entity addendum highlights key findings and implications based on responses from 237 public entities that participated in our 2024 Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
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