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 What’s My Role: A Step-by-Step Hiring Guide for Federal Managers October 15, 2010 For federal managers, hiring must become a primary leadership responsibility and not perceived simply as a human resources function. Smart hiring decisions, in fact, provide the foundation for developing a high-performing workforce, successfully delivering services and implementing federal policies and programs. The Partnership’s “What’s My Role?” provides a a step-by-step guide designed to help federal managers fully understand the crucial part you must play in this important process, and how they can work closely with other key agency colleagues to ensure that top-flight candidates are chosen for job openings. Download (332k)