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Show me the data: Performance management needs evidence-based, holistic reform
03/31/2026Research shows OPM's proposal to use forced distribution will likely be counterproductive to a high-performing federal workforce. Performance ratings are only one part of a larger system. Real improvement requires three connected ingredients – clear purpose, capable people and efficient processes.
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From the trenches: Lessons on skills-based federal hiring and the need for broader reform
03/26/2026Partnership Vice President of Public Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Jenny Mattingley reflects on the persistent hurdles facing federal hiring reform.
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Proposed changes to appeals processes weaken protections for federal employees
03/18/2026Author: Paloma Jiménez
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Civil service advocates break down the new federal employment category, Schedule Policy/Career
03/05/2026The Partnership for Public Service recently hosted a virtual Town Hall to help federal employees better understand the Office of…
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Financial retirement options for federal employees: What you need to know
02/23/2026We spoke recently with Sarah Adam, a financial advisor with Edward Jones who has been helping former and transitioning federal…
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Proposed changes to Senior Executive Service training programs are a good start but broader reforms are needed
02/19/2026Last week, the Partnership for Public Service submitted comments in response to a new proposed regulation…
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What Schedule Policy/Career means for the federal workforce
02/10/2026Tens of thousands of federal employees may soon lose their job protections under a newly finalized rule that could represent the most significant shift in…
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Proposed rule on probationary period employee appeals would further erode due process for civil servants
01/28/2026Earlier this week, the Partnership submitted comments in response to a new Office of Personnel Management regulation that threatens to…
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Your government experience has value: 5 tips for charting a confident career transition
01/13/2026Long job searches can feel discouraging, and, in today’s challenging federal environment, many public servants are sharing stories of applying to numerous jobs without…
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Exploring new horizons: Advice for public servants navigating career transitions
11/24/2025The unprecedented efforts to dismantle the federal workforce and federal programs are creating uncertainty for federal employees, forcing many into…