Guidehouse’s Meredith Bodkin on navigating the federal talent gap

Meredith Bodkin, Partner at Guidehouse, discussed the reshaping of the federal workforce, highlighting challenges such as the lack of a clear future state and retaining top talent. She emphasized opportunities like internal workforce sharing, external partnerships, and leveraging technology and AI to enhance service delivery. Bodkin noted the need for a centralized technology stack to streamline HR processes and personalized training plans to upskill employees. She also stressed the importance of AI in performance management to free up time for mission-focused work.