RELATED October 12, 2023 James-Christian Blockwood’s statement for the House Committee on Administration Subcommittee on Modernization, “Legislative Branch Advancement: GAO Modernization” August 16, 2023 Presidential Transitions are a Perilous Moment for National Security May 31, 2023 The State of Public Trust in Government 2023 Back to Reports Recommendations on Recruiting and Hiring New Talent May 8, 2008 On May 8, 2008, Partnership President Max Stier testified before the Senate Oversight of Government Management Subcommittee on how the federal government can effectively recruit and hire the next generation of federal employees. Among his recommendations, Stier suggested agencies adopt an “applicants’ bill of rights” that would promise a user-friendly application process. He asked Congress to require agencies to re-evaluate the process by which they assess applicants. Stier also urged Congress to require that agencies create a system of metrics to gage the effectiveness of federal recruiting, an essential tool for effective oversight. Download (73k)