Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Archives • Partnership for Public Service

In 2021, Generation Z had fewer Black federal employees than the average for all age groups, and those employees saw higher rates of attrition than their Gen Z counterparts of other races. Understanding federal workforce trends through the lens of generational groups can be helpful both for recruitment and to evaluate where and why important talent is leaving so that leaders can create solutions to prevent the turnover.

Recruiting and retaining diverse talent from outside the Washington, D.C. area

Several barriers make it difficult for federal hiring managers working outside the Washington, D.C. area to recruit and retain talent. By serving as a connector between job seekers and federal agencies, the Partnership aims to reduce these barriers.

Workplace experience of federal employees living with disabilities

Recently, we hosted a LinkedIn Live panel discussion, “Disability Inclusion and Accommodation in the Federal Government.” This blog post further explores this topic and provides tips for agency leaders to improve the workplace experience of people with disabilities using insights from the 2021 Best Places to Work rankings.

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

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and its field offices investigate complaints of job discrimination. Two longtime civil servants who previously worked together at the EEOC joined the “Profiles in Public Service” podcast to discuss dedicating their careers to upholding civil rights.

Recognizing heritage more than a month at a time

The purpose of heritage months is to recognize and amplify the contributions that different cultures and social identities have made to enrich and strengthen our country, yet, too often, these celebratory acts are performative or disingenuous. We share three principles to more authentically recognize those being celebrated as you prepare for upcoming heritage months.

Reflections on the importance of mental health from a public service leader

In honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, Diane Vu, assistant special agent in charge at the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General, spoke with the Partnership about how she is prioritizing the mental health of her colleagues and coworkers.

Using affinity groups to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce

Affinity groups—a group of employees with similar backgrounds, interests or demographic factors—can be a resource to help federal agencies foster a sense of belonging in the workplace, improve employee retention and increase recruitment of underrepresented communities.

Posts under 'Diversity, Equity and Inclusion'

How our government can embrace equity to advance women leaders

How we are honoring Black History Month

The invisible and persistent barriers to federal leadership

Gen Z has fewer Black federal employees than other generational groups