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 Blog From the trenches: Lessons on skills-based federal hiring and the need for broader reform The Trump administration’s Tech Force hiring initiative to bring technologists into government and its Merit Hiring Plan to implement skills-based hiring are the latest in a string of initiatives launched in recent decades to address issues in the federal government’s ineffective hiring process. Despite good intentions over many years, the simple truth is that hiring... March 26, 2026 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Managing Senior Professional Performance” On March 24, 2026 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Managing Senior Professional Performance” proposed rule. March 24, 2026 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Performance Appraisal for Non-SES Federal Employees” On March 24, 2026 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Performance Appraisal for Non-SES Federal E... March 24, 2026 Blog For the people, by the people, of the people: How changes to our government have made it more accountable As America approaches its 250th anniversary, the federal government faces a problem: the public does not believe that it is trustworthy or responsible. In 2025, two-thirds of Americans said that the federal government is “corrupt” and 61% said it is “wasteful.” Only a third of Americans said they trust the federal government. Yet there is... March 24, 2026 Publication The Politicization of Federal Leadership: Record Non-Senate Confirmed Presidential Appointments and the Hollowing Out of Career Leadership March 23, 2026 Blog Proposed changes to appeals processes weaken protections for federal employees The Partnership for Public Service recently submitted comments on three Office of Personnel Management proposed rules that, when taken together, represent a concerning pattern of executive actions aimed at weakening civil service protections that are in place to prevent the federal workforce from being used as a political tool. All three proposed regulations—which impact employees... March 18, 2026 Blog Partnership for Public Service surveys offer insights into how young adults see the federal government, federal cuts and civil servants The federal government is facing a major perception problem among young adults, according to a series of 2025 polls conducted by the Partnership for Public Service. Overall, just 36% of young adults ages 18 to 34 say they trust the federal government, according to the Partnership’s latest State of Public Trust report. Other survey results... March 17, 2026 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Reduction in Force Appeals” proposed rule On March 10, 2026 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Reduction in Force Appeals” proposed ... March 10, 2026 Publication Partnership for Public Service’s public comments on OPM’s “Suitability Action Appeals” proposed rule On March 6, 2026 the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments on OPM’s “Suitability Action Appeals” proposed rule. March 6, 2026 Blog Civil service advocates break down the new federal employment category, Schedule Policy/Career The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a virtual Town Hall to help federal employees better understand the Office of Personnel Management’s final rule establishing the Schedule Policy/Career employment classification. The panelists included: The conversation focused on what the new rule does, how it differs from previous policies such as Schedule F, and what federal... March 5, 2026
