Communicating in a public health crisis The coronavirus pandemic has led federal leaders to reexamine how they communicate. Samantha Donaldson, Partnership vice president of communications, highlights four tips to help federal leaders communicate effectively to both internal and external audiences. Read More
Teleworking 9 to 5: Tips for working from home Agencies are increasingly asking their employees to work remotely in response to COVID-19, but many are not used to working from home on a regular basis. Discover three guidelines for teleworking to help you remain effective. Read More
The TSA screening experience: Getting Thanksgiving leftovers through airport security may have been hit-or-miss This holiday season, millions of airport travelers will be interacting with the Transportation Security Administration. Take a deep dive into TSA’s customer experience efforts to see what they’re doing right and where there’s room to improve. Read More
What the new federal guidance on artificial intelligence means for agencies The National Institute of Standards and Technology’s new plan on the responsible use of artificial intelligence helps our government catch up with other countries. Read More
Rethinking the American presidency The U.S. presidency has changed dramatically since George Washington’s day. It’s time to rethink how the office should change to make government as a whole more effective. Partnership President and CEO Max Stier writes about his ideas to improve the presidency. Read More
How the partial government shutdown continues to affect the IRS—almost three months after it ended Americans had until this week to file their taxes without an extension. But because the Internal Revenue Service experienced delays in hiring staff and training employees due to the partial government shutdown, taxpayers may not receive their tax return as quickly as in years past. Read More
How to prepare for another partial government shutdown Until a funding bill has been signed into law, federal agencies need to prepare for the possibility of another partial government shutdown. Here are the steps leaders can take to ready their workforce. Read More
This senseless government shutdown is harming Coast Guard families Admiral Thad W. Allen, the 23rd commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, writes about how the partial government shutdown is harming members of the Coast Guard and their families, causing them financial hardship even as they continue to carry out their duties to their country and the American people. Read More
The 2013 Service to America Medals revealed the devastating effects of a government shutdown As the government shutdown continues for a third week, we reflect on the 2013 Service to America Medals awards gala, which took place three days into that year’s government shutdown. That night as we we recognized our government’s most outstanding employees, many of whom were furloughed as they received their awards, it was a powerful reminder of just how important the federal workforce is and how damaging shutdowns can be. Read More
What the election results could mean for federal employees With control of the House of Representatives shifting to the Democrats, there will be significant changes to the way Congress approaches the civil service. While there is a lot we do not yet know, the election likely affected two big issues: government reorganization and workforce policy. Here’s how. Read More
