RELATED January 29, 2026 test page January 26, 2026 Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Streamlining Probationary and Trial Period Appeals” proposed rule January 21, 2026 At-Will Employment: What the Federal Government Can Learn from States Back to Reports 2013 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Analysis: Innovation April 23, 2014 In these times of shrinking resources and complex new challenges, finding ways to improve performance and deliver better results is critical for federal agencies. But according to a new Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® analysis from the Partnership for Public Service, Deloitte and the Hay Group, innovation in government is on the decline. While the vast majority of federal employees report they are always looking for better ways to do their jobs, the data reveal that only about half feel they are encouraged to do so. There are exceptions, and the new analysis includes rankings of the most innovative agencies along with the biggest movers. Download (94k)