A by Mika J. Cross


FUTURE


Creating cultures that embrace the changing nature of work.


opening new possibilities and challenges for the government and its employees. To thrive in the future of work, leaders and the workforce at large need to develop new skills, mindsets and ways of working that foster flexibility, innovation and resil- ience. Navigating the massive transformation in the way we work also requires cultivating a healthy and inclusive culture that promotes flexibility, career pathways that align to meaningful work and a focus on worker well-being to create high-performing, resilient teams that are prepared for success.


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STRETCHING INTO THE FUTURE


(Photo by Karolina Grabowska, Pexels)


86 Army AL&T Magazine Winter 2024


Te Department of Defense employs over 700,000 federal civil- ians, with the Army being the largest employer among the military departments. Te DOD civilian workforce is a critical component of the military and national security readiness, and yet it faces excep- tional challenges in ensuring that its workforce is inclusive, adaptable and diverse enough to meet the changing demands and expectations of the 21st century. According to a recent report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO), DOD and the Army’s civilian workforce face a significant challenge in achieving representation levels for women and historically disadvantaged groups. Te report indicates that over the past decade, these representation levels have consistently remained below the levels of the total federal civilian workforce.


he federal workplace has undergone a dramatic transformation because of the COVID-19 pandemic,


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