The greatest challenge facing government in 2025 isn’t just a wave of retirements—it’s a wave of change. The public sector is navigating a perfect storm of workforce transitions: the long-anticipated “Silver Tsunami” of retirements, the lingering effects of the Great Resignation, and shifting expectations from younger workers who prioritize flexibility, purpose, and well-being. For public managers, the question is no longer whether these forces will reshape the workforce—they already have....