Description: It’s a bit of a mystery. The average age of new permanent employees joining the public service is 37. That seems a bit long in the tooth, don’t you think? This is causing some to conclude that millenials are avoiding the public service of Canada. This does not bode well for the level of talent the public service can provide to help meet Canada’s challenges.

Date: April 10, 2017

Source: ottawacitizen.com

Link: http://ottawacitizen.com/opinion/columnists/dawson-why-cant-the-public-service-attract-young-people

Discussion Points:

1) If you graduating, have you considered a career in the public service? Why or why not?

2)  What kind of roles might be available for accountants in the public service?

3)  What does the coming retirement of so many baby boomers mean for the composition of the public service?