USDR Talent Toolkit

An accompanying resource to help government leaders and hiring managers attract, build, and retain high-performing digital service teams with practical guidance and resources.

Talent Toolkit Overview

Check out the separate USDR Talent Toolkit for practical guidance and ready-to-use resources for building and supporting a strong digital workforce. It draws on USDR’s experience supporting state, local, and federal government partners.

How the Toolkits Work Together

Use the Digital Service Toolkit to determine what kind of team to build, how to structure and launch it, and which roles and capabilities it needs. Once you are ready to build that team, turn to the Talent Toolkit for practical guidance on developing job descriptions, hiring, compensation, onboarding, employee development, and team culture.

What the Talent Toolkit Covers

The Toolkit follows the employee lifecycle, helping you think holistically about building and sustaining a digital team. It includes guidance on:

• Attracting and hiring talent

• Compensation and offers

• Onboarding new hires

• Learning and development

• Culture and team engagement

• Inclusive hiring and workplace practices

• Working effectively with HR

Each section includes practical steps, examples, and templates you can adapt to your organization.