The waves of change in Federal human capital management

Major changes over the past several years have had a tremendous impact on organizations and their management of human capital. Utilizing perspectives from several key federal agencies, this paper provides insight into the social and demographic changes affecting the workforce, as well as the effect of the global economic crisis and the current administration. This publication is intended to be a catalyst for dialogue in federal agencies about effective human capital management in times of change. It is designed for human capital professionals, agency leaders, managers and supervisors.