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Show me the data: Performance management needs evidence-based, holistic reform

From the trenches: Lessons on skills-based federal hiring and the need for broader reform

Proposed changes to appeals processes weaken protections for federal employees

The Partnership for Public Service recently submitted comments on three Office of Personnel Management proposed rules that, when taken together, represent a concerning pattern of…

Partnership for Public Service surveys offer insights into how young adults see the federal government, federal cuts and civil servants

The federal government is facing a major perception problem among young adults, according to a series of 2025 polls conducted by the Partnership for Public…

Civil service advocates break down the new federal employment category, Schedule Policy/Career

The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a virtual Town Hall to help federal employees better understand the Office of Personnel…

Leadership Lab session offers 3 tips for effective crisis management in federal and state government

This is a recap of a webinar from our Public Service Leadership Lab series, created to convene powerful minds…

Fewer nominees, easier confirmations: President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape at 400 days

At the 400-day mark of his second administration, two paradoxical realities define President Donald Trump’s personnel landscape: Confirmations are moving more efficiently, yet fewer nominations…

A government built to change: Join us as we commemorate America at 250

In July, we will recognize the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Amid growing polarization, distrust in our public institutions and…

Financial retirement options for federal employees: What you need to know

We spoke recently with Sarah Adam, a financial advisor with Edward Jones who has been helping former and transitioning federal employees…

Proposed changes to Senior Executive Service training programs are a good start but broader reforms are needed

Last week, the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation from…