Next Generation of Government

The distinctions between the four generations in the federal workforce has been a hot topic for quite some time, with much of the chatter focused on the so-called drastic differences in the way the Millennial generation works and communicates. The younger cadre of federal workers have been talked about as having different goals, ideas and expectations in the workplace, and many have come to work for the government because they are passionate about the mission and affecting change.

That's the idea behind the upcoming Next Generation of Government Summit, taking place July 6-7 at the Westin Arlington Gateway in Arlington, Va. The summit will bring together more than 200 emerging leaders to learn and share information about some of the current trends that are beginning to redefine the next generation of government.

Social networking website GovLoop also is holding a contest and will provide five registration passes to the summit to those who respond with a creative and inspiring short video on "Why are you the next generation of government?" The deadline for entries is June 18, and videos must be submitted via GovLoop in a blog post form tagged "NGG Contest."

GovLoop founder Steve Ressler writes in a recent blog post that he believes five trends will define the next generation of government: an increasingly multi-sector workforce, a boost in telework programs, more movement of workers in and out of agencies and other sectors, an increased focus on technology and a rebrand of the government's image among younger job applicants. Can you identify with those trends? Why are you the next generation of government?