Tell your representative to protect our merit-based civil service The president recently signed an executive order that undermines competitive civil service requirements and could replace tens, if not hundreds, of thousands of career civil servants with officials who essentially act as political appointees. Send a letter through the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association to tell Congress to protect our merit-based civil service by opposing this order in their next funding bill. Read More
Nine strategies to help you evolve your talent pipeline The federal government often has trouble recruiting the talent it needs. We share strategies that agencies can use to improve their talent pipelines, as featured in the Partnership’s report, “A Time for Talent: Improving Federal Recruiting and Hiring.” Read More
Strategic planning during uncertain times This past February, few strategic plans could have taken into account the challenges we’re facing today. While we can’t predict the future, we can improve the effectiveness of our planning efforts by creating strategic plans based on personal and professional values and investing in an adaptable workforce. Read More
A unique opportunity for more diverse representation in government After Election Day, first- and second-term administrations have an opportunity to better diversify leadership in the federal government by filling thousands of top management positions. Read More
House appropriations bill could help federal job seekers and enhance data On June 26, the House passed the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill, which included language to improve federal hiring and data transparency. By drawing attention to the barriers that affect our government’s ability to hire the best employees, the language in the House bill emphasizes the idea that good government starts with good people. Read this post to find out exactly how this language will improve the federal workforce. Read More
Addressing government’s cybersecurity workforce shortage Read this Q&A with Janet Vogel, acting chief information security officer at the Department of Health and Human Services, to discover how her agency is bolstering its cybersecurity workforce by participating in the Cybersecurity Talent Initiative. Read More
