Each week, Apolitical asks public servants about their experiences in government, uncovering challenges and identifying skills gaps. As the largest workforce in the world, understanding what unites you — and the shared challenges you face — can inspire and inform your priorities.
The insights we gather provide a vivid picture of what it’s like to work in government today. As you and your team prepare for 2025, consider what these insights reveal about the current state of government and how they might guide your approach next year.
Take a look to see if your peers are grappling with similar issues, and share your perspective in the comments below.
1. 72% of public servants say they encounter workplace silos very frequently — breaking down barriers is more urgent now than ever.
2. Your peers in government are driven by purpose: 39% joined public service out of a passion for helping others.
__3. Miscommunication is driving the gap between policymakers and delivery teams. What can you do to address it? __
4. For public service leaders, navigating bureaucracy and balancing short-term demands with long-term strategy top the list of challenges — but no one challenge really wins out. Does this resonate with you?
__5. Your colleagues are ambitious. Nearly 30% of public servants polled aim for a promotion in 2025. __
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