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AI is already reshaping how government HR teams operate. But you don’t need a system overhaul to get started. Many agencies are seeing results by starting small with targeted, practical use cases. Here are 5 practical ways to begin using AI for government HR: ✍️ Use AI to write job descriptions Writing clear, inclusive job postings takes time. With the right prompts, AI can generate comprehensive descriptions that reflect your agency’s needs and values while reducing bias and attracting stronger candidates. 📧 Automate candidate emails and communications AI-powered tools help HR teams send consistent, timely communication to candidates. Automated emails keep applicants informed throughout the process, reducing manual work and improving candidate engagement. 📄 Leverage AI for resume screening Resume screening is repetitive and time-consuming. AI can review large volumes of applications, highlight top candidates based on your agency’s criteria, and help reduce unconscious bias. Structured screening also creates transparent, auditable records. 📊 Improve employee surveys with AI analytics Analyzing open-ended survey responses can be resource-heavy. AI tools use natural language processing to identify themes, track changes in morale, and flag early signs of burnout so HR teams can take action sooner. 🎯 Use AI to generate training recommendations Professional development can be difficult to personalize across large teams. AI tools analyze employee data to recommend tailored training opportunities, align development with agency goals, and help close skill gaps before they affect performance. AI gives government HR teams real options to save time, improve accuracy, and strengthen decision-making. Start small, build confidence, and expand as you see results.

Montgomery County Government currently uses NEOGOV Attract, and we’ve experienced many of the benefits highlighted here—streamlined applicant experience, stronger candidate engagement, and data-driven recruiting insights. Great read on how Attract continues to evolve to help organizations fill hard-to-fill positions efficiently and strategically.

"How does Attract help fill hard-to-fill roles?" This is one of the top questions at NEOGOV. Here's what we say: 🎯 Proactive engagement - Attract's CRM automatically reaches out to candidates who match your criteria 🤖 Virtual Recruiter - Sends personalized outreach without manual work from your team 🎯 Specialized for tough roles - Perfect for positions like correctional officers, IT specialists, and engineers 📊 Proven results - 24% average increase in applicant volume 🌐 Ready talent pool - Access to 2.8M+ GovernmentJobs.com users already interested in public service Stop waiting for the right candidates to find you. Start finding them first. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxXhk7R4

We’re pleased to share that Community Chest, Inc. earned 3rd place (and a $2,000 prize!) in the NEOGOV Gives Back Award at the recent NEOGOV Ignite 2025 Conference. Our HR Director, Brandie Lopez, nominated Community Chest for their 30+ years of incredible work strengthening Nevada communities through prevention-minded services and multi-county partnerships. The award honors organizations that reflect NEOGOV’s values of Achieve Balance, Integrity First, and Stronger Together — a well-deserved recognition! Thank you to the team at Community Chest for your dedication and compassion! Your work makes a real difference in the lives of so many residents here in Storey County. #NEOGOVIGNITE #StoreyCountyNV #TheGoodStorey

Let’s be honest – some parts of government hiring just don’t make sense. You spend weeks getting approvals for a new job posting, send it live… only to get a few unqualified applicants. Or worse — the right ones drop off halfway through the application because it was too long. Meanwhile, your team is buried in paper forms, confusing software, and endless email chains. That won’t work for modern-day recruitment when expectations are changing and HR teams are being asked to do more with less. 🎥 On Tuesday, November 18th at 1 PM ET, join us for a live demo with and see how NEOGOV’s modern government ATS, Insight, and job board, GovernmentJobs.com, can finally make your hiring process make sense by: ✅ Automating screening and workflows ✅ Improving collaboration and visibility ✅ Delivering a better candidate experience 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gJBF6TTy

Recruiting for 29 bureaus across a major city is no small feat, especially when you’re up against tight budgets, manual processes, and hard-to-fill roles. But that was before the City of Portland brought automation and data-driven insights into their hiring process with NEOGOV’s Insight + JobTarget integration. Here’s what changed: 🔁 Time-consuming job ads became 5-minute workflows 💸 Ad spend dropped by up to 78 percent per recruitment 📈 Some job postings received twice as many applicants 👥 Diversity applications jumped from about 30 percent to 50–65 percent 🙏 Recruiters got time back to focus on people, not paperwork This wasn’t just a tech upgrade. It shifted recruiters from doers to advisors, equipped with data and empowered to guide hiring teams while supporting equity goals across 29 bureaus. If you’re a public sector agency dealing with manual job advertising, shrinking budgets, or pressure to diversify your talent pool, this is a playbook worth reading. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gdh95uHe

💙 Community Spotlight: City of Oroville, CA 💙 The City of Oroville CA is taking a big step toward modernizing its HR operations. The City Council recently approved the implementation of NEOGOV to help streamline hiring and compliance. Why it matters: ✔️ Less manual paperwork and faster recruitment cycles ✔️ Centralized records for California compliance reporting ✔️ Access to NEOGOV’s national network of over 35 million job seekers (about 850,000 in California) This decision helps Oroville attract top talent, automate key HR tasks, and make hiring easier for staff and more seamless for applicants. 📘 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ejR8PB7s 🔗 Or learn how NEOGOV supports local and state agencies like Oroville: https://lnkd.in/eStWE3ij

✨ Employer branding is the new foundation of public sector recruitment. As hiring challenges evolve, agencies are learning that the story they tell about their workplace matters just as much as the jobs they post. Our latest guide, The Complete Guide to Public Sector Employer Branding, explores how to build an authentic brand that attracts purpose-driven candidates and strengthens long-term retention. Here’s what you’ll learn: 📊 Why perception matters. Job seekers are evaluating government employers based on values, culture, and impact — not just salary or benefits. In fact, 75% of Gen Z job seekers research an employer’s societal impact before applying. 🏛️ How to define your agency story. Assess what your brand says today, identify what makes your workplace unique, and craft a clear Employer Value Proposition that aligns with your mission. 💬 How to bring your brand to life. From employee testimonials to branded landing pages and personalized outreach, technology makes it possible to showcase your agency’s culture at scale. ⚙️ How to measure and evolve. Use candidate feedback and CRM tools to refine your approach, ensuring every interaction — from job posts to onboarding — reflects your values and purpose. Public sector agencies are perfectly positioned to offer what many job seekers want most: meaningful work that drives real impact. The key is telling that story clearly and consistently. 📘 Read the full guide and start building your agency’s employer brand today: https://lnkd.in/g8Z8ndr2

Upcoming Webinar: Debunk the Fear – Why the Evolution of AI in HR is an Opportunity, Not a Threat In just two days, join NEOGOV’s Kerry Officer and Ryan Stilz from Cobb County for a NASPE-hosted webinar focused on what AI really means for HR in the public sector. Many HR professionals are navigating concerns about AI—whether it's job displacement, ethics, or the loss of the human touch. But this session will reframe that narrative. AI isn't here to replace HR. It's here to expand what HR can do. This conversation will cover: ✔️ How agencies are already using AI to streamline work ✔️ What responsible, transparent AI adoption looks like ✔️ How HR can lead their organizations through transformation 📅 Wednesday, October 29 🕒 2:00 PM ET 🎙️ Hosted by NASPE If you're thinking about how to modernize without losing what matters most, this webinar is for you. Register now: https://lnkd.in/e3yWuUkE

What a week it was! 💙 Ignite 2025 was full of energy, insights, and incredible people like Kacie Deruso who make public sector HR shine. Thanks to everyone who attended — we can’t wait to do it again in Orlando for Ignite 2026! 🌟