When we undermine that by the way we talk about civil servants, we undermine our ability to attract and retain really highly qualified people that we need.
Kirsten Gillibrand: “When we undermine that by the way we talk about civil servants, we undermine our ability to attract and retain really…”
On the recordMarch 22, 2017
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Discussing the negative impact of perceptions on civil servants' recruitment.
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