Effective recruitment is key to building a talented, competent, and diverse workforce. Unfortunately, government public health recruitment processes can make it challenging to entice candidates and keep them engaged. Some agencies may struggle to hire certain groups, such as workers under 35. Diagnose recruitment gaps by comparing your organization’s PH WINS demographic data with the national PH WINS data and population demographics in your area.
Despite the challenges, there are ample opportunities for improvement within government public health agencies. Even small tweaks to job announcements and recruitment processes can lead to meaningful change in applicant experience and recruitment outcomes.
