I am currently consulting with Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services Dept.
Recruitment is a real emerging issue here.
The perception is that no one wants to work at this level when they can be working at a DOT.COM and driving a porsche. I am not sure this perception is accurate but the notion is bandied about alot. Hence, this is the envirnoment we are in. I am not involved in this effort so can't report on it's merit or successes. Recognition is also a big issue here.