Here’s how you can join agencies to celebrate Earth Day’s 50th anniversary Federal agencies are sharing how you can celebrate Earth Day from home with educational resources, online activities and sustainability tips. Read More
Joining the Partnership for Public Service turned out to be one of the best decisions I have made in my professional life Executive Vice President Meroe Park reminisces on her time at the Partnership, and how our mission and people made it such a great place to work. Read More
Remembering a larger-than-life public servant: Paul Volcker Paul was a model public servant in the best sense of the word. He was a deeply committed patriot and statesman, who valued the people who served in government and understood that our country’s success depends on the quality of our public servants. Read More
Celebrate Veterans Day every day Daniel Sitterly, assistant secretary for the Office of Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security and Preparedness in the Department of Veterans Affairs, writes about his decision to join the military and the importance of remembering veterans year round. Read More
Remembering beloved Partnership board member, Cokie Roberts. A letter from Tom Bernstein, Chair, Partnership for Public Service Board of Directors. Tom Bernstein, chairman of the Partnership’s Board of Directors, remembers fellow board member Cokie Roberts. Read More
How we’re updating our newsletter with feedback from our email subscribers Based on responses from a survey we sent to readers of our e-newsletter, we’re adjusting the focus of Public Service Weekly. We’re including more people-focused stories, leadership tips and agency updates from across the country. Learn more about the upcoming changes to our newsletter. Read More
Honoring the legacy of President George H. W. Bush As we remember the remarkable life of President George H.W. Bush, the public ceremonies to honor this exceptional public servant provide officials in Congress and the executive branch with a rare opportunity to get to know one another. Narrowing the executive-legislative divide would be a fitting way to honor his legacy. Read More
Why I support the Partnership for Public Service On this #GivingTuesday, Partnership board member Robert A. McDonald reflects on why—and how—he supports our organization. McDonald served as secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs and is the retired chairman, president and CEO of The Proctor & Gamble Company. Read More
Thanking veterans all year long Not only do veterans help protect our country by serving in the military, but they help Americans by serving in the federal government. Even though Veterans Day has passed, we should be thanking veterans for the many ways they serve our country all year long. Read More
Introducing: We the Partnership Welcome to We the Partnership, our first-ever blog. The Partnership for Public Service is a small nonprofit with a big mission—to make our federal government more effective. This blog will be a way for us to generate and promote innovative ideas that will lead to a better government. Read More