Leading the AI transformation in government HR

The public sector faces a new challenge. Agencies must deliver on mission objectives with smaller workforces and fewer resources than ever before. Agency leaders have a choice: understand, deploy and utilize emerging technologies such as generative AI to address the challenge, or continue to use previous semi-automated workforce management tools and hope for the best. While organizational changes grab headlines, a less discussed challenge is bubbling to the surface: antiquated HR systems that limit federal HR leaders’ ability to truly thrive in this evolving landscape.

The transformation window is narrowing. Here are five steps public sector HR leaders can consider as they look to position themselves for success in an AI-driven world.

1. Embrace the Cloud

Cloud platforms aren't just trendy — they address long-standing issues with enterprise systems. Moving to cloud-based solutions gets agencies out of the hardware management business just when IT resources are becoming scarce. A unified ...