State and local governments, like other professions, face a worker shortage. In an analysis of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National League of Cities, for example, reveals that local government employment declined by more than 300,000 workers between March 2020 and March 2022. Consequently, talent management has been the number three priority on the National Association of State Procurement Officials’ (NASPO) Top 10 Priorities for 2024 and remains a focus for many other city, local, and state organizations.

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