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 Extreme Hiring Makeover: Hire Education February 20, 2006 Whether their previous experience came in the public sector or the private sector, the common refrain among leaders and managers is: hiring takes too long, the process is overly complex, and, despite the time and effort required to navigate the process, the candidates it delivers do not always possess the skills and experience required for the job. Based on the information gathered through the interviews, the team developed a detailed process map that reflected every activity, requirement and hand-off associated with the hiring process. Download (246k)