These data briefs and infographics highlight key insights from PH WINS 2024. Each examines a specific segment of the government public health workforce, with the aim of translating complex survey data into clear, actionable findings. Whether you’re interested in workforce demographics, training needs, leadership, governance, or emerging trends, these briefs and visual summaries are designed to make the data easier to understand and easier to use.
Training Needs of a Multigenerational Workforce from PH WINS 2024
The public health workforce is a dynamic mix of emerging professionals and seasoned leaders, all working together to bridge important skill gaps. The PH WINS 2024 highlights an increasing need for skills in budget management, policy engagement, systems thinking, and change management for every generation. This dedicated workforce excels in communication, program expertise, and data-based decision-making. By combining formal education with lived experience and focused training, we can empower public health leaders and strengthen our collective impact for the future.
View the infographic (March 2026)
The State of the Supervisory Workforce
Supervisors are essential to the strength and sustainability of the public health workforce, yet one in five plan to leave their agency within the next year, according to PH WINS 2024. While many supervisors bring deep public health experience to their roles, a large share are relatively new to management and report high levels of workload strain and burnout. At the same time, supervisors demonstrate strong commitment to their teams and engagement in practices that support staff growth and development. By addressing capacity challenges and strengthening leadership training and support, public health agencies can better sustain this critical layer of the workforce.
Read the data brief (March 2026)
Rising Demand for Policy Engagement Skills in Large Local Health Departments (LHDs)
Policy engagement has surged from the fifth to the second-highest training need among governmental public health workers since 2021. Nearly 40% of staff in large LHDs say they need stronger policy skills—highlighting a critical opportunity for departments that serve some of the nation’s largest and most diverse communities. Investing in policy engagement training can unlock leadership, strengthen programs, and drive meaningful public health change at scale.
View the infographic (November 2025)
The State of the Epidemiology Workforce
Workforce stability among epidemiologists is critical to maintaining strong public health surveillance and response systems. However, PH WINS 2024 findings show turnover risk: nearly three in 10 plan to leave their agency within the next year, and more than one in five intend to leave public health entirely. While many report strong satisfaction and supportive work environments, challenges like burnout, limited advancement, and workload strain are widespread. Public health agencies can improve retention and sustain essential epidemiologic capacity by addressing these issues and building on the strengths of this skilled workforce.
Read the data brief (June 2025)
Public Health’s Youngest: Perspectives of the Workforce Age 35 and Under
One-quarter of state and local government public health employees are age 35 years and under, according to PH WINS 2024. Concerningly, nearly a third of these young professionals said they intended to leave their agencies in the next year, a proportion higher than that of older employees. By understanding and responding to the needs, characteristics, and strengths of the young workforce, public health departments can improve the retention of this population of future leaders.