Are senior leaders and managers involved in strategic recruitment and retention initiatives?

Elements of YES

Competing for talent is not limited to filling vacancies, but is an ongoing, agency-wide effort to draw quality candidates into public service. Agency leaders manage resources, participate in planning, and assist HR staff in implementing strategic recruitment and retention initiatives. Managers are familiar with HR flexibilities and tools and use them appropriately to plan and implement a comprehensive strategic rewards approach to attract talent and promote employee commitment and retention.

Suggested Performance Indicators

• Budget data and other documentation of planned and completed recruitment and retention activities show that funding is included in budget requests and adequate staff is allocated to support recruitment goals..
• The agency's human capital budget includes all appropriate forms of strategic rewards.
• Training classes, intranet, and other forms of guidance provide information to managers on available staffing options.
• Evaluation process incorporates assessment of return on investment of recruitment activities, including both quality and quantity of applicants.