Japan is currently grappling with challenges in the recruitment of public servants, as implied in the headline "苦戦する公務員採用 激変の背景". Changes within the country's societal and work landscape are leading to difficulties in hiring and retaining suitable candidates for public service roles. This issue has come into sharper focus in recent times, forcing all levels of government to reckon with an evolving workforce and reshape their hiring strategies accordingly.

In Japan, public service roles have traditionally been highly coveted due to their stability, benefits, and respect accorded to such positions. However, changing work values among younger generations and competitiveness from private sector salaries are impacting recruitment. The society is closely following these developments, as they reflect larger shifts in Japan’s work culture and societal norms.

In contrast, in the US and EU, government jobs are often viewed as less lucrative compared to the private sector. There is a higher flux of workforce between sectors, and public service isn't always seen as a lifelong career. Direct competition between the public and private sectors is stronger in these countries, leading to different challenges in recruitment.