Online Training

Rethinking EVP and Talent Management in the Government

Mastering the Art of Creating a Winning Employee Proposition

21 & 28 July 2025

10:00AM – 2:30PM AEST

Next intake: 21 & 28 July 2025 | 10:00AM – 2:30PM AEST

Overview

The challenge of attracting and retaining top talent in the public sector is more pressing than ever. With growing skills shortages in key areas like data, technology, and policy, HR and workforce leaders must rethink their approach to talent management. Despite ongoing recruitment efforts, many agencies continue to report skill shortages that jeopardise digital projects (State of the Service Report 2023-24,APS Data,Digital and Cyber Workforce Plan 2025-30).

Unlike the private sector, where uncapped salaries and flexible work models are the norm, government organisations must find new ways to remain competitive. As the public sector prioritises reform, economic development, and digital transformation, securing and retaining the right talent is essential. It’s time to redefine what it means to be an employer of choice and reimagine the employee experience in government.

This interactive, workshop-style training will equip HR and Workforce leaders with the insights and strategies needed to navigate the changing talent landscape.

Through expert-led discussions and hands-on activities, attendees will: 

  • Understand the expectations of current and prospective employees 
  • Identify key generational shifts and workforce trends 
  • Rethink benefits, EVP strategies, and leadership approaches 
  • Develop initiatives to attract, retain, and engage top talent in 2025 

Join us to future-proof your workforce strategy and empower employees to thrive in the evolving public sector landscape!

Who Should Attend?

Heads, Directors, Manager and Leads of:
Organisational and Capability Development 
HR and HR Business Partners
People and Culture
Talent and Recruitment 

Learning Outcomes

Refine and update your Employer Value Proposition (EVP) to align with evolving workforce expectations, addressing the demand for flexibility, purpose-driven work, and career development in the public sector.
Emphasise the unique impact of public sector careers, reinforcing the importance of service, stability, and meaningful contributions to society in a rapidly changing environment.
Gain data-driven insights into employee sentiment and engagement, understanding key drivers behind attraction, retention, and turnover in government roles.
Develop a strong employer brand and discover innovative ways to position your organisation as an employer of choice in an increasingly competitive talent market.
Explore emerging employment trends and generational shifts, including hybrid work models, skills-based hiring, and the growing focus on employee wellbeing and professional development.
Understand the impact of digital transformation on workforce expectations, ensuring HR strategies align with new technologies, automation, and the shift towards digital-first service delivery.
Enhance leadership capabilities to drive cultural change, foster innovation, and build high-performing teams in the evolving public sector landscape.

Online Training

Rethinking EVP and Talent Management in the Government


Session details

  • Practical Learning: Hands-on workshop style training course
  • A Bespoke program: Designed especially for the public sector
  • Benchmark and network with your public sector peers
  • An opportunity to take a step back and think about creative solutions
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Level: Fundamentals

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Key Sessions

10:30 AM Welcome & Introductions

10:45 AM Understanding Workplace Shifts

                   •Generational shifts and key employment trends

                   •The psychological contract: From Quiet Quitting to the Great Resignation

                   •Looking beyond the buzz words and what does this mean

                   •New expectations of leaders

                   •New expectations of employees

                   •Where does your workforce sit and how do they benefit from them

11:15 AM Break

11:20 AM Understanding the Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

                  •What is an EVP, and why is it important?

                  •The role of EVP in attracting and retaining talent

                  •Examples of companies with strong EVPs and how they benefit from them

12:00 PM Lunch

12:30 PM Adopting a CX lens

                  •Why does a government agency need an EVP?

                  •What is customer experience and why is it important?

                  •Applying the CX lens to the employee life cycle.

1:10 PM Developing an Effective EVP

                  •Identifying the key components of an effective EVP (canvas)

                  •Aligning the EVP with the company’s mission, vision, and values

                  •Conducting research and gathering data to inform the development of an EVP (gain the employee perspective)

                  •Developing a messaging framework (communication plan) for the EVP

                  •Best practice EVP e.g.

1:45 PM Breakout Group Activity: Start working on your EVP

                  •Using the lessons learned so far you will kick off working on your Employee Value Proposition

2:30 PM End of Day 1

10:30 AM Welcome and Recap

10:45 AM Share your EVP examples

                  •Recap on last session and what we covered.

                  •Recap on best practice EVPs

11:45 AM Break

11:50 AM How to engage with your workforce to create your EVP

                  •Creating an employee session for co-design

                  •Examples of best practice ways you can create a buzz to develop your EVP as a co-designed document which is owned by the whole organisation, not just HR!

1:05 PM Communicating your EVP

                  •The importance of communicating the EVP to both internal and external stakeholders.

                  •Different channels for communicating the EVP, including social media, job postings, and employee testimonials.

1:45 PM Evaluating your EVP

                  •How to evaluate the effectiveness of an EVP in attracting and retaining top talent.

                  •Learn about different metrics for measuring the success of an EVP, including employee engagement, retention rates, and employer brand perception.

                  •Group discussion on how to use data to refine and improve the EVP over time.

2:25 PM Presentation, Feedback, and Reflections

2:30 PM Closing Remarks and End of Day 2

Meet Your Facilitator

Prina Shah

Global Coach, Consultant, Trainer & Speaker

Prina Shah is a modern workplace thought leader and HR strategist who helps CEOs, HR Teams, and Business Leaders seeking to make positive culture change happen in themselves and in their organisations. 

Passionate about developing practical tools and frameworks that enable the modern workplace and empower teams to unlock their potential, she is especially interested in redefining processes from legacy, box-ticking exercises to opportunities to reinvigorate teams. 

Prina has a BSc in Sociology and Social Psychology and a Diploma in Professional Coaching and is accredited in LSI, GSI, OCI, OEI, DISC Advanced, PRINT, and the Emotional Culture Deck. 

Since 2015 she runs her own successful business with a diverse client base and supports and challenges her clients to discover and reach their true potential by implementing practical tools and methods to develop strategies that create positive and lasting change. 

Prior to this, she held senior leadership roles in the WA public sector. Prina has honed her expertise with over 20 years of leadership experience within the Not-for-Profit, Public Sector, and utility sectors in London, Sydney, and Perth. In addition, she hosts a podcast “Ways to Change the Workplace” where she interviews business and people leaders on trends, shifts, and innovations that are transforming the workplace and the way we work. 

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