Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): The Government Serving all of US Watch the second video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series for some eye-opening fun facts about some of the many ways our government keeps us safe, healthy and secure throughout the day—whether you’re traveling by plane, driving down the highway or simply eating breakfast, showering or brushing your teeth. Watch Podcast December 1, 2023 A New Mental Health Lifeline for America In 2022, James Wright and Tiffany Russell helped initiate a groundbreaking three-digit voice and text hotline, the 988 Lifeline, that enables individuals in crisis to access trained counselors 24/7 via calls, texts or online chats. In this episode, they are joined by Jennifer Battle, the vice president of community access and engagement at the Harris… Listen Blog November 28, 2023 Building trust in the federal government: Using social media to engage youth Recent Partnership polling suggests that an effective use of social media may help rebuild trust in government among young people, a key to recruiting the next generation of public servants to solve our nation’s pressing challenges. Today, just 30% of Americans between the ages of 18-34 trust our federal government and less than one-half hold… Listen Blog November 20, 2023 Preparing for a future with artificial intelligence: The critical role of enterprise risk managers On Sept. 26, in anticipation of President Biden’s executive order on the use of artificial intelligence in government, the Partnership for Public Service and Deloitte held a virtual working session that examined how agencies can use enterprise risk management, or ERM, to safely and securely harness AI to work more effectively. The session featured panelists… Listen Podcast November 17, 2023 Modernizing the Asylum Process Experience Michael Boyce is a leading innovator at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, heading up a team that spearheads groundbreaking technological advancements related to asylum filing and overseas refugee cases. In this episode, he is joined by Arianna Miller and Kimberly Odom, two asylum officers working for USCIS who discuss their core responsibilities, the new… Listen Video November 15, 2023 Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): What Does a Government Shutdown Mean For You? Federal government shutdowns harm the country in many ways. They’re costly for taxpayers, the public could lose access to vital programs and services, federal employees could end up working without pay until the government reopens, and trust in government could drop further. Learn more about the repercussions of a government shutdown. Watch Blog November 15, 2023 Preparing to lead through a government shutdown In the days and weeks that lead up to a government shutdown, federal employees face looming uncertainties about their pay and job status, as well as concerns about what will happen to customers who lose access to critical services. These stressors demoralize public servants, undermining the work they do for the American public and millions… Listen Blog November 13, 2023 A government shutdown would threaten air travel and safety As the holiday season begins, the government is at risk of shutting its doors unless Congress passes necessary spending measures or another continuing resolution by Nov. 17. As excepted employees—those who perform jobs that affect our national health, safety, emergency response and other critical functions—air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration officers would have to… Listen Blog November 7, 2023 Unlock your leadership potential with DiSC assessments Good leaders at all levels are fundamental to our government’s ability to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. In a world of complex problems, they must connect with their teams to drive change and ensure agencies meet the needs of those they serve. To develop these leaders and create a thriving workplace, some agencies… Listen Blog November 6, 2023 Why another shutdown would be bad for the US military Despite the recent passage of stopgap funding to keep the federal government open, Congress is once again running down the clock on another potential shutdown that would furlough nearly 1.5 million federal employees and force more than 650,000 to work without pay. Among those negatively impacted by a shutdown would be members of the U.S…. Listen Blog November 2, 2023 Inspiring the next generation through leadership Did you know that only 7% of the full-time federal workforce is under the age of 30 and that nearly a third of all federal employees are eligible to retire by 2025? To help fill this talent gap, the Partnership for Public Service has placed over 400 interns in the federal government through the Future… Listen
