The Way Ahead for Marine Corps Officer Talent Management

Abstract

The Marine Corps attracts some of the best and brightest civilians in the country to join the officer ranks, but the service fails to synchronize shifts in culture with changes in its personnel management system. Officers are frustrated with the military bureaucracy, poor leadership, promotions, compensation, and the assignments process. When their frustrations are not heard or addressed, they elect to exit the service. Marine Corps officer retention rates are significantly better than those at some of the civilian sectors top businesses, however the Marine Corps desires to retain its top performers to help influence and shape the future force. The Marine Corps needs an overarching strategy to guide talent management efforts and synchronize personnel management processes.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 14, 2020
Accession Number
AD1177548

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