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Just released: the 2021 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government® Rankings

The rankings and accompanying data produced by the Partnership and Boston Consulting Group give leaders a way to measure employee engagement and satisfaction across the federal workforce, as well as at individual departments, agencies and their subcomponents.

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Fed Figure

August 02, 2022

Who is quitting and retiring: Important fiscal 2021 trends in the federal government

Report

(Not So) Privileged Nomination Calendar

Nominations that are streamlined for faster senate confirmation are actually taking almost 50% longer to confirm than those that follow the regular process.

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Opinion

A Return to 19th Century Government Corruption Endangers Us All

Politicizing the federal workforce would move our government backward, undermining the merit-based system that enables well-qualified federal employees to work for the public good.

From the Blog

Blog

August 04, 2022

Hear from civil servants who have fought workplace discrimination inside and outside of government

Blog

July 28, 2022

The Intelligence Community: Meaningful work, great leaders, diverse opportunities and work-life balance

Blog

July 27, 2022

The public’s support of public servants

Service to America Medals 2022

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Gov21 | The 21st Century Government Innovation Program

Provides GS-14 and GS-15 federal leaders with innovation tools and skills for effective government, preparing them to solve national challenges.

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Foundations in Public Service Leadership Program

Prepares federal employees to take on leadership responsibilities and become more effective.

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39 hours | 6 months, part-time

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Emerging HR Leaders Forum

Enhancing leadership abilities for high-potential HR employees.

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Preparing to Lead

Prepares federal employees to take on leadership responsibilities and become more effective in their current roles.

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