Government agencies are feeling the pain of the talent shortage as much as private companies. With declining budgets, high turnover, and competition from larger tech firms, securing top talent is one of the public agencies' biggest challenges. Here we discuss how government agencies can address the IT talent shortage to better serve their communities.
According to a survey by Mission Square Research Institute, more than half of government agencies have fewer qualified candidates than positions available. 
Address Burnout
Top IT teams across the board are understaffed and underserved. IT leaders need to understand this and ease the burden on their staff to improve job satisfaction and retain critical employees. While it may be challenging to find additional employees to ease the burden, here are some ways technology can help.
- Implement IT automation
- Don't know which IT process to automate first? Process mining is the perfect place to start
- Utilize Low-Code-No-Code development
- Outsource to an IT managed services provider
Provide In-Demand Benefits
Government agencies are competing with private companies for top IT talent. Consider these in-demand benefits to remain competitive, some of which are harder to come by in private companies.
- Flexible work options (hybrid/remote)
- Healthcare benefits
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Retirement/pensions
- Employee development and skill training
Trust a Staffing Expert
Government agencies should focus on what they do best - serving the public, protecting our nation, and defending our liberties. IT can help all of this run smoothly, but agencies may not be equipped to manage IT staff properly.
Consider partnering with an experienced, GSA-Approved IT Staffing Vendor who is well-versed in contracting regulations and security protocols that deliver high-quality talent that matches your requirements. V-Soft acts as a key teaming partner to staff your most critical IT roles and projects.
