Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): National Security: A top Government Responsibility National security is a top priority for our government. Many federal agencies and intelligence units work round the clock to keep us, our data and our infrastructure safe from our adversaries. In fact, agencies that protect the U.S. and its security as one of their primary missions account for more than 71% of the civilian workforce. Watch our latest video to learn about the many organizations working to keep our nation secure as the threats to our country continually evolve and change. Watch Publication test page January 29, 2026 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Streamlining Probationary and Trial Period Appeals” proposed rule On January 26, 2026 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Streamlining Probationary and Trial Appeals” proposed... January 26, 2026 Publication At-Will Employment: What the Federal Government Can Learn from States January 21, 2026 Publication A Government in Chaos: Trump’s first year back in office January 20, 2026 Blog Celebrating 143 years of the merit-based civil service: The Pendleton Act Watching Netflix’s “Death by Lightning,” a historical drama focused on the election and assassination of President James Garfield, was not only entertaining, but it left me wanting to better understand the first major civil service reform in U.S. history: the Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883. The act, prompted when an office-seeker assassinated Garfield for... January 16, 2026 Publication How Congress Should Shape AI Implementation in Federal Agencies To help agencies achieve responsible AI implementation, Congress must take action to strengthen federal workforce management, support tec... January 15, 2026 Blog Your government experience has value: 5 tips for charting a confident career transition Long job searches can feel discouraging, and, in today’s challenging federal environment, many public servants are sharing stories of applying to numerous jobs without receiving a single interview. Current and former federal employees, you are not alone. If you’re in an extended period of transition, don’t limit yourself based on a narrative you’ve built about... January 13, 2026 Blog 2025 in review: The Partnership steps up to safeguard the civil service The nonpartisan, merit-based civil service is the backbone of our democracy, yet it faced a year of unprecedented threats in 2025. As mass layoffs, the wholesale decimation of federal agencies and efforts to politicize the federal workforce intensified, the Partnership for Public Service pivoted to meet the moment. Over the past year, we supported career civil... January 2, 2026 Blog A deeper look at the stories featured in The Cost to Your Community product, a new tool from the Partnership for Public Service The federal government supports Americans’ day-to-day lives in countless ways, offering funding, expertise and programs that enable a range of core functions Americans rely on, such as food safety, medical research, weather forecasting and natural disaster response, public health, and more. The Cost to Your Community, the latest product of the Partnership for Public Service’s... December 15, 2025 Publication CX in 2030 and Contact Centers Project December 10, 2025
