Employing qualified candidates to work in government is a challenge that federal agencies have been grappling with for years. In addition, agencies are also struggling with the impacts of the pandemic-era surge in retirements. However, as a result of the recent layoffs in the tech industry, thousands of skilled workers are now looking for new opportunities. We talked with Teresa Weipert, Maximus’s General Manager of Federal Services, to discuss how companies, like Maximus, are working with federal agencies to drive workforce innovation.

In the conversation, Weipert discussed how agencies should focus on finding qualified candidates with diverse skillsets and knowledge who can integrate easily into the government workforce. “At Maximus we’ve made it a priority to bring in the right people who are aligned to our strategic plan and the pillars of our business,” Weipert said. “Bringing together a diverse skill set, the right knowledge base, and experiences enables us – and our clients – to innovate.”

When federal agencies invest in improving the employee experience, it results in better employee retention rates, better outcomes for customer programs, and creates a workplace culture that inspires innovative thinking. By providing more incentives and hybrid work opportunities, federal agencies will be able to build teams that drive mission success and foster the modernization of government service delivery.